Are you passionate about Hong Kong? Do you love all the different types of food our city has to offer? Are you a great story-teller and can manage a group? Consider joining the Hong Kong Foodie Team.
Hong Kong Foodie is currently seeking energetic and engaging foodies who have a great sense of humor to join our growing team of Foodie Guides. You must be passionate about Hong Kong and its food and are eager to share this passion with visitors from around the world. You are also a strong leader with exceptional English communication skills. Leading a Foodie Tour with Hong Kong Foodie is fun and rewarding. If this sounds like you, WE WANT YOU!
Founded in 2011, Hong Kong Foodie is the first licensed tour company that focuses on exploring Hong Kong’s culinary culture. Our mission is to lead hungry souls from around the world to wander off the beaten path to taste some of Hong Kong’s favorite foods while exploring Hong Kong’s other flavors — history, culture and architecture.
Part-time positions are currently available. You must be available for 4.5-hour blocks either in the morning or in the afternoon. Our tours run Mondays to Saturdays.
Hong Kong Foodie will provide you with professional Foodie Guide training.
Candidates must possess a Tour Guide Pass issued by Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.
Key Qualifications:
— Passionate about Hong Kong’s culinary culture
— Familiar with Hong Kong’s history and culture
— Strong leadership abilities
— Excellent communication skills in English
— A great story-teller
— Focus on delivering exceptional customer experience
— Strong ability to collaborate with staff at eateries
— Enthusiastic and energetic
— Approachable, empathetic and a good listener
— Fluent in both English and Cantonese
— Tour guide pass from Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following with the subject “Your Last Name, Your First Name – Foodie Guide Application” to hr@hongkongfoodietours.com
— Resume
— Short description written in English on why you think you would become a great Foodie Guide (maximum 500 words)
— 1- to 2-minute long video (in English) telling us about your favorite local restaurant in Hong Kong
— Please state which days of the week (morning/ afternoon) you would be available
— Any international traveling experience(s) or tour guide experience(s)
Application deadline: 30 January, 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
