Do you love London? Do you love eating and talking about food? Can you command a crowd, make them laugh, and have everyone literally eating out of the palm of your hand? If so then this job could be right for you.
Eating London Tours which offers food tours in London's East End, Brick Lane, Wapping and Soho, is seeking 2 passionate, highly energetic, and empathetic people to work as a Tour Guide. Positions are part time (2-6 times/wk) Applicants must be charismatic, have a fun sense of humour, and a deep passion for London and its food. All guides must be fluent in English. (Preferably British)
Leading a food tour is a combination of quick thinking on your feet, advanced storytelling, and displaying an ability to connect with people of all different ages and cultures. If you think you have the skills and traits required please apply before all the available positions are filled.
WHAT TO KNOW
Tours operate Mon- Saturday (not on Sundays) and last for 2.5 to 4 hours. The schedule will vary from 2-6 tours per week. Once hired and trained, Tour Guides receive on average £70 per tour plus gratuities. (The shorter tour will be £45)There is also potential to train up on our other tours across London.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
In the email Subject Line: Your Last Name, Your First Name- Tour Guide Application
INCLUDE THESE THREE (3) ITEMS IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL
(1) A witty explanation (max. 500 words) of why you'd make the perfect food tour guide
(2) Indicate which day(s) of the week (Mon- Saturday ) and hours you are available to lead tours.
(3) Indicate the # of years that you have lived in London.
(4) Your proficiency in English
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS AS ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR SINGLE EMAIL
(4) Your CV in English, including DOB, as either a Word Doc or a PDF
(5) One recent photo of yourself and/or provide a video sample as a website link in the body of the email (NOT an attachment)
IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have completed the FIVE (5) steps above so that your application is considered. We will review only those applications that are correctly submitted.
Applicants who fit our criteria will then be contacted to set up an interview. We kindly request that you only send one email.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
- You are required to be legally eligible to work in the UK
- You are required to own a smart phone with Internet access (vital)