We're Not Looking for a Typical Foodie
Many people love eating out in Berlin.
We're looking for something more.
At Fork & Walk Tours, we seek guides who are genuinely fascinated by food, ingredients, culture and the stories behind them. People who don't just know where to eat, but understand why a dish exists, where it comes from, how it is prepared and what it says about a city's history and identity.
Our best guides are often chefs, brewers, sommeliers, food journalists, culinary historians, food scientists, researchers, hospitality professionals or simply people who have spent years studying and immersing themselves in food culture.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Can explain the difference between regional German beer styles and why they developed
- Love discussing ingredients, techniques and culinary traditions
- Understand how migration and history have shaped Berlin's food culture
- Have a strong interest in wine, beer, coffee, fermentation or gastronomy
- Are naturally curious and enjoy learning
- Can tell a great story and keep a group engaged
- Enjoy connecting food with culture, history and everyday life
About Us
Fork & Walk Tours creates small-group food and culture experiences across Berlin. We work with independent businesses, local producers, markets, restaurants and neighbourhood experts to showcase the city's rich and evolving culinary landscape.
Our tours are not simply about eating. They explore the people, ingredients, traditions and cultural influences that have shaped Berlin into one of Europe's most fascinating food cities.
What We Value
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience or expertise in:
- Culinary arts
- Beer, brewing or craft beer culture
- Wine and wine education
- Coffee and roasting
- Fermentation
- Food journalism
- Food science
- Culinary history
- Agriculture and sustainability
- Hospitality and gastronomy
- Berlin history and cultural studies
While formal qualifications are welcome, genuine expertise, curiosity and enthusiasm are equally important.
Essential Requirements
- Have lived in Berlin for at least 8 years
- Fluent English speaker
- Conversational German
- Deep interest in food, culture and storytelling
- Comfortable speaking to groups
- Reliable, professional and organised
- Flexible availability, including some weekends
- Currently living in Berlin
Position Details
- Freelance position
- €40-€55 per hour plus gratuities
- Public, private and corporate tours
- Approximately 1–5 tours per week depending on season and availability
- Tour durations between 2 and 4 hours
- Additional opportunities available for experienced guides within our corporate events programme and press tours
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 40,00€ - 55,00€ per hour
Application Question(s):
- What aspect of Berlin's food culture fascinates you most, and why?
- Please tell us about your relationship with food and culture. What topics do you feel particularly knowledgeable about, and how would you use that knowledge to create memorable experiences for our guests?
- Describe one Berlin food, drink, ingredient, culinary tradition or neighbourhood food story that fascinates you and explain why.
Work Location: In person
