Are you a ‘’Foodie’’ and/or a beer enthusiast and lover of Berlin?
Love talking about Berlin cuisine and culture?
Intricately know what is on the plate, why it is served and connects to the history of a place?
Have an education and/or a keen interest + knowledge for culinary cuisine or beer connoisseur?
Know about the Berlin culinary scene and the culture of the people and the neighbourhoods?
Berlin tour guide experience?
A great entertainer?
Reliable, Motivated & Thorough?
Then we could have the perfect position for you!
Our Company
Fork & Walk Tours is looking for a ‘Food & Culture Tour Guide’ to join our Fork & Walk family. The tours are based in the city & neighbourhood areas of Berlin with a focus on local eateries, street-food, markets, fusion, trends and tradition. We link the food culture with the history of Berlin, with each place having a reason and a story to fit.
The Position
The initial position is for our public and private tours. In the future, or for experienced guides, there would be more work available in the corporate sector for tours such as team building tours and other great events.
Tours operate Mon - Sun and last for 2,0 to 4,0 hours. The schedule will vary from 1-5 tours per week depending on the season. Once hired and trained, a tour guide receives from 40.00EUR per hour plus gratuities. Weekend work is required. The season is mostly year-round.
What You Need
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.
Pre-requisites
- Must have lived in Berlin for 8+ years
- Speak fluent English and can converse in German. Other languages is a bonus
- Tour guide experience (not a must)
- Passion for food and culture
- Detailed knowledge of the local food-scene both from a traditional and modern-day perspective
- Love entertaining and showing guests the wonders of the city
- Knowledge of the local social scene
- Open and happy natured
- Please only apply if you currently live in Berlin and have lived here for 8+ years.
- Freelance position
- Shift amounts vary week-to-week
- Some weekend work involved
- Must be flexible and open
- Motivated to learn and experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From 40,00€ per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have deep knowledge of Berlin food culture?
Experience:
- Berlin: 8 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Fluent in English (Required)
- and can converse in German (Required)
Work Location: In person
