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Beer Guide Job Description

Do you like craft beer? Do you want to get paid to learn more about it and teach others what you know? Are you looking for a fun, part-time, casual job to earn some extra money? If this sounds like you, apply to be a Beer Guide with City Brew Tours today!

Who We Are: City Brew Tours is the leading curator of craft brewery tours in North America. We are a fast-growing company providing unforgettable craft beer experiences to over 40,000 people each year. Founded in New England, our experiences are now offered online and in 15 different cities across North America.

Who We’re Looking For: If you’re witty, entertaining, high energy, love meeting new people, and LOVE beer, this is the perfect job for you! Applicants with theater, tour guide, or improv experience are always a great fit.

What You’ll Do:

- - Pick up guests in a 14-passenger van and lead them on a tour through some of the best local craft breweries in your city, teaching them all about the history and science of beer
  - Create an engaging, fun, and educational experience while ensuring safety and promoting responsible consumption

Your Schedule:

- - Shifts range from 3 to 6+ hours
  - Flexible hours that work around your schedule
  - Great addition to an existing full-time or part-time job
  - Current guides across all our cities average 4 to 14+ hours per week
  - Our busiest time for tours is Thursday – Saturday

Requirements:

- - Passion for and interest in craft beer and breweries
  - Evening and/or weekend availability
  - Ability to manage time effectively
  - Excellent communication and presentation skills
  - Ability to comfortably navigate city roads in a 14-passenger van
  - Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record (No DUIs)
  - 21 years or older

Preferred Qualifications:

- - Cicerone or BJCP Knowledge and/or Certification
  - Home brewing or beer industry experience
  - Previous tour guide, theater, and/or improv experience

Compensation & What You’ll Receive:

- - Starts at $18/hour + tips — tour guides can make over $100 in tips per tour, & guaranteed gratuities are offered on groups of 4+!
  - Bonuses for positive reviews
  - Opportunities for growth: as a growing organization, we are often adding salaried positions and look to promote from within.
  - Flexible availability
  - Cicerone Certification Level 1 and 2 sponsorships
  - Free & discounted tour tickets for you and your friends & family
  - 401k matching

Physical Requirements: You will be required to safely operate a motor vehicle. This includes the ability to sit for durations of up to 60 minutes at a time while driving. You will be required to stand and walk for durations of at least 45 minutes at each tour stop and you will also need the mobility to pour beer from pitchers to glasses at various locations.

Beer Guide Application

Name*
Name to address you as (if different from above)
Pronouns
Email*
Phone*
Are you 21 years of age or older?*
Please select the City Brew Tours location to which you'd like to apply.*
How long have you lived in this area?*
Do you have a valid Driver's License?*
Do you have a clean driving record?*
Are you willing to provide us with a 3 year driving history?*
Please disclose any moving violations (i.e. DUIs, tickets, etc.) that occurred during that time, including the year and nature of the infraction.
How many years of experience do you have driving larger vehicles (trucks, moving vans, passenger vans, etc.)?*
What are your favorite beers and/or breweries currently?*
In your opinion, what makes a great tour guide?*
What experience do you have presenting or talking in front of large groups?*
Please select the days you would be available to work*
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- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Please elaborate on the days you selected above.*
Are you available for AM tours (~11:00am)? PM tours (~5:00PM)? Do you have open availability?
If you have any experience in the brewing or hospitality industries, please share below:
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How did you hear about this job?*
If you were referred by one of our employees, please share their name below.
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