Ramada by Wyndham is seeking a foodie social media influencer with “strong writing skills” to become its first-ever “Chief Eats Officer” for its 2023 special assignment. Jenny Southan reports.
Temporary roles require the “Chief Eats Officer” to travel the globe, sample meals, and share photos in real time on the hotel brand’s social media and marketing channels.
Sounds like a dream job, how much does it pay? Ramada by Wyndham, which has facilities in 63 countries, said it would offer her a US$10,000 “compensation” for up to three weeks of work, plus US$150 a day for her ground travel expenses.
The brand covers hotels (Ramada by Wyndham properties) and flights, and also offers upgrades to Wyndham Rewards Diamond Membership and “To Do List Travel Experiences.”
Stephanie Kendrick, Brand Leader and Vice President of Operations, Ramada by Wyndham .
Our Chief Eats Officer brings viewers from all over the world to share every moment of their life-enriching adventures while fully immersing themselves in the best of Ramada and the many destinations it offers. will get the chance to ”
The Chief Eats Officer’s responsibilities include traveling to up to eight countries and documenting curated “must eat” lists on social media.
The Chief Eats Officer’s creative content and experiences will be featured on Ramada’s branded website and social media channels to help “inspire other travelers to sample the world at Ramada.”
Required qualifications:
- Actively familiar with various social media accounts (preferably TikTok and Instagram).
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Over the age of 21 with a valid passport.
- Travel for up to 3 weeks is possible in summer 2023.
- Self-proclaimed gourmet.
- Good writing skills (required for blog writing).
- Work remotely and comfortably on deadline.
- All applicable Covid-19 protocols must be followed based on the requirements set by each country you visit.
- Applicants must be residents of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
How to apply:
Post a public video on TikTok with the tags @RamadabyWyndham and #RamadaCEO and explain why you are the ideal candidate for the opportunity.
Video submissions must be at least two minutes long, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate food and travel talent, storytelling skills, and social savvy.
Applicants applying via TikTok must follow @RamadabyWyndham to be considered. Alternatively, applicants can email their videos to makemeceo@ramada.com.
You must also include your country of residence in your video. If applying by email, please include the handle of an active personal social media account. Accounts must be public to be considered. All entries must be submitted and received in English by 11:59 PM ET on November 14, 2022.
Ramada by Wyndham will select a winner “CEO” on or around the week of December 19, 2022. For more information, visit ramada.com/ceo.
