Apply to be a tour guide with Delicious Discoveries!

Delicious Discoveries is seeking a freelance, seasoned, Toronto expert to lead immersive tours for our premium food tour business. We aren't looking for someone to read from a script-we are looking for a storyteller, a proactive problem-solver and a culinary ambassador. 

The role is designed for someone who is as organized as they are charismatic—someone who treats every tour like a high-stakes performance and every guest like a VIP.

You are the person your friends call when they want a restaurant recommendation or a fun thing to do in the city. You thrive in the spotlight, think five steps ahead of a problem, have a broad knowledge base, and are able to pivot a conversation from 19th-century architecture to the best taco in the city without breaking a sweat.   

What You’ll Do - Literally

• Guiding food and walking tours on weekends and/or weekdays.

• Leading up to 8 guests at a time on public tours and up to 15 on private tours.

What You’ll Do - Actually

• Expert Storytelling: Deliver engaging narratives on Toronto’s history, architecture, and culture without relying on a script (though you'll be provided with all the information you'll need).

• Logistical Mastery: Manage tour timing, guest safety, and restaurant/vendor check-ins with precision.

• Customer Excellence: Anticipate guest needs (e.g., hydration, breaks, photo ops) to provide a seamless, premium experience.

• Physical Leadership: Lead groups, walking for approximately 3.5 hours (up to 5km) in all weather conditions. 

What You'll Bring

• Deep GTA Roots: Expert-level knowledge of Toronto geography, history, and current events. Deep knowledge of particular neighbourhoods, is even better. You should be able to speak confidently on the area’s evolution, culture, and hidden history.

• Performance Experience: A background in public speaking, improvisation, or tour guiding. You can read a crowd and pivot your energy accordingly.

• The Foodie Lens: A genuine passion and interest for food, ingredients, and the local culinary scene.

• Proactive Mindset: Organization, reliability, and a "Type A" attention to detail–with "Type B" flexibility. You can proactively solve problems before they reach the guest.

• Global Perspective: An engagement and curiosity about the wider world, allowing you to build rapport with international guests from diverse backgrounds.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lead outdoor tours, walking up to 3.5 hours/5km in all weather conditions.

• Linguistic Versatility: Fluency in a second language–ideal, but not required. Please specify which language(s) you speak below.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in the premium hospitality or tourism industry.

• Social media management experience.

What We Offer

• A Role with Purpose: You’ll be sharing the stories that define our city and shape how visitors and locals alike experience Toronto.

• A Small, Supportive Team: Delicious Discoveries is currently a mighty team of one–you would help shape how the business grows. Your voice will matter and have a big impact. Help shape a company where we value open and honest communication, training, care and kindness.

• Continuous Learning & Tasting: You’ll deepen your local expertise and participate in curated tastings as we scout the best flavours the city has to offer.

• Fun Guests: The people who come on Delicious Discoveries tours are thoughtful, curious, and genuinely fun! You'll leave your tours with new friends from all over the world.

• Flexibility: Respecting the freelance lifestyle, there will be a degree of scheduling flexibility that allows you to balance this role with your other professional or creative pursuits.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a base rate of $20/hour during your onboarding and a flat fee of $90* per tour once you are leading groups.

*While guests often show their appreciation through gratuities, tips are at their discretion so should not be expected or solicited. They are not a guaranteed portion of your base compensation, however if offered, they are yours to keep.

Tips for a standout application:

• Read what is required for each question thoroughly. Take your time and complete a thoughtful response.
• Don't be afraid to let your personality shine through. 
• If you have any questions, reach out to hello@deliciousdiscoveries.ca

What happens next? 

The time you put into your application is valued. If you have submitted a completed application, you will hear back regardless of whether or not we move forward with you as a candidate.