Do you want to be a Holiday Houseboy?

A Holiday Houseboy is a Personal Tour Guide, who knows his city well.

A Holiday Houseboy needs to know about

• the main places of interest and some historic background
• where to shop both for high-end goods and market bargains
• where the best places are to eat local food as well as other types of cuisine
• places off the beaten track
• have knowledge or know how to find out the places for the gay community eg. gay bars, gay clubs, gay shops

A useful source of information is http://www.tripadvisor.com .

A Holiday Houseboy is responsible for looking after the safety and welfare of the guest at all times, to protect him from scams and from being ripped off eg. given the incorrect change or charged too much.

Requirements

1. You must be gay friendly – have no prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community.
2. Ideally aged between 25 and 45 yrs old
3. Have some experience in the tourist sector eg. as a tourist guide or have worked in the hospitality industry (hotel front desk, tourist restaurant…)
4. Have excellent English
5. Be honest, reliable, and respectful
6. Be able to put together an itinerary for the guests’ approval

Benefits

1. You set your own rates
2. Flexibility – you can accept or decline a booking because of your availability or any other reason
3. Paid cash – you get paid in cash your agreed amount by the guest at the end of the tour
4. Compensation for a No Show by the Guest – in the event that the guest does not turn up, you receive the amount received in the advanced booking fee less any paypal charges incurred. Note if guest cancels prior to the tour date for any reason you do not receive any compensation. Only on no shows.
5. Profile amendments – in the event that you wish to change your photos or description, inform management about your requested changes and they will be done.
6. Meet new people – by meeting new people you can broaden your horizons, share stories and learn about new cultures. Sometimes leading to friends for life.

How to Apply

Please complete the form below:-

Send your id/passport and 8 different photos of yourself to info@holidayhouseboys.com or alternatively by whatsapp to +34 676 78 63 51.

We are always looking for good reliable guys all over the world, especially with local tourist guide experience.

Photo Tips

Make sure you attach at least 5 photos. These should be in landscape format (horizontal), at least 350 pixels x 350 pixels. Make sure that your photos are a good true representation of yourself, as this helps to sell your services.

Here are some tips on the type of photos we want:-

1. Offer a variety. The best photos are from waist upwards.
2. No sunglasses. This hides your eyes, and most of your face.
3. Avoid being a spot on a landscape. Remember the guest wants to see what you look like.
4. Do not have other people in the photo. The photo is all about yourself, not anybody else.
5. If you have transport, take a photo of this with you next to it.
6. Activity photos tend to be more interesting than straight posing shots. For example including photos of yourself in your normal work place, or doing a specific hobby or activity, can work well.
7. Avoid “silly” photos. These may be funny to you, but the guest may not share your style of humour.

Please note: By sending them to us, and if you are accepted, you are giving us permission to use and amend them, as we think appropriate, for any advertising material, including the website and our social media pages.

Bookings

If you are accepted, please note that the work is sporadic. You only get work if guests book you. Do not leave your current employment on the basis of getting this job.

For more information please contact info@holidayhouseboys.com