Food Tour Guide

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Bites Tours Ltd Full time

Company Introduction:
Since 2015 Bites Tours have been leading food tours around cities in Asia and Europe. We specialize in food tours, it’s what we know and love and as such we only hire team members who will share this love and passion for food and the people that make it. We aren’t just about the food on the plate. We are about the stories behind that food and the people and communities that make them happen.

Our tours champion the local food heroes of the cities we explore. Taking travelers straight to the most authentic eating experiences. Led by proud locals, taking a Bites Tour is like being shown the hidden secrets of a city by your new local friend.

Over the coming years we are expanding our operations so we can help more travelers experience the real food and way of life of their destination. We also want to champion as many small, locally run businesses who have been through difficult times of late.

**What we’re looking for**:
Successful applicants will be the voice championing the stories of Manchester's food heroes on our tours.

We all love food but are you that one person in your group who goes the extra mile to find the stories behind the dishes you love? Are you the person everyone asks where the new best place to eat is or perhaps you’re the one always organizing the next weekend city break.

Bites Tours is looking for reliable and friendly food lovers who would love to lead our small group food tours around Manchester_**.**_

**Job Requirements**:
You are from Manchester or have lived in Manchester for at least 2 years.

You are an approachable person who can show empathy to people from all walks of life.

You are able to think quickly and problem solve.

You are reliable and an excellent time keeper.

You are a great communicator and love to share stories.

You will go the extra mile to achieve great customer service.

You have a sense of humour and can read people reasonably well.

You can follow a flexible work schedule.

You have availability to work at least 2 Fridays and Saturdays per month.

You live to eat you don’t eat to live.

**Job workload**:
Your most important job will be leading our small group, 3-hour food tours.
You’ll be responsible for leading your group on our pre-determined route through Manchester_**.**:

- You’ll be telling stories and sharing interesting facts along the way.
You’ll be able to answer questions and give recommendations about Manchesterand share what life is like here.
You’ll be able to confidently lead the group and speak in a loud enough voice for everyone to hear and understand you.

**Incentives**:
We pay a competitive per tour wage.
We pay a performance bonus based on customer reviews.
We have team dinners and drinks.
Opportunities to create unique tours for bespoke groups.
Opportunities to have a more leading role in the operation of the business in Manchester_**.**_

We aim for every guest to end our tours with a newly found love and affinity with the city and its people. Are you the person who can make this happen.Please include a cover letter as to why you would make a great addition to our team.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £11.00-£16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Tips

Application question(s):

- Do you posess a passion for Manchester, it's history, it's people and it's culture?
- Are you able to work at least 2 Fridays and Saturdays a month 11am-3pm?
- Are you a story teller who is confident in front of people and can communicate and interact with people from many different backgrounds? Can you give an example of what makes you a great people person.
- We require a certain standard to be met before you can begin leading tours. Are you prepared for a challenge to learn how to become the best possible guide or is this just a part time job for you?

Work Location: In person


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