Culinary tour guide - Palermo - Culinary Backstreets

Descrizione

Culinary Backstreets explores the world's most vibrant eating destinations through in-depth city guides, daily stories, food tours, and multi-day culinary trips.

Operating in various iconic cities such as Italy, Athens, Tokyo, Barcelona, and New Orleans, the company connects travelers with unique local food cultures.

Culinary Backstreets highlights the authenticity and stories behind local cuisines, fostering a deep appreciation for regional culinary traditions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background, or cultural heritage—feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Are you passionate about your city, its cuisine and love sharing your knowledge with others? Do you have a knack for customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for an outgoing, professional, and detail-oriented tour guide to join our team.

As a tour guide, you'll be responsible for leading groups of up to 7 people on walking tours of the city.

This is a contract role for a Culinary Tour Guide.

The Culinary Tour Guide will be responsible for leading engaging and informative food tours, sharing knowledge about local cuisines, history, and culture, ensuring guest satisfaction, and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Serve as an ambassador of the company, providing a high level of customer service to all guestsLearn and be able to articulate detailed information about the food, cuisine, history, culture, and attractions related to the tour routeManage groups effectively, keeping them together and on schedule while remaining flexible to accommodate individual needsParticipate in ongoing training and development opportunities to keep knowledge up-to-dateExperience leading Guided Tours and showcasing local culinary and cultural expertise.

Proven Customer Service skills to ensure a high-quality experience for all guests.
Knowledge of local History, food traditions, and cultural practices relevant to the region of operation.
Passion for food and travel, with an interest in storytelling and exploring diverse cultures.
Flexibility and reliability to meet the scheduling needs of an independent contractor role.
Accompagnatore Turistico or Guida Turistica) (Required to work in Italy)