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Where do I sign up for this job because it includes traveling AND eating!
One of the world's most well-known hotel brand, Ramada by Wyndham, is looking for their first ever Chief Eats Officer ("CEO") to "help the brand uncover and share some of the world's best culinary and cultural delights," as stated in their press release. Eating and traveling aren't the only perks for becoming Ramada's "CEO," the hotel brand will also give the person a $10,000 payday along with bragging rights that they have the most "mouth-watering job ever." How can it get any better than this!
“Food is the key that opens the door to new cultures, which is what Ramada by Wyndham is all about, inspiring travelers while connecting them to new global experiences,” said Stephanie Kendrick, brand leader and VP of Operations, Ramada by Wyndham. “Our lucky CEO will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in the best Ramada and its many destinations have to offer, all while bringing along a global audience to share in every moment of their life-enriching adventure.”
The "CEO" will need to uncover the "culture and cuisine throughout five different continents and creatively showcase their finds on the brand's social media and marketing channels" within a span of up to 3 weeks. All of the "CEO's" creative content and experiences will be shown on Ramada's brand website and social media profiles in hopes of inspiring other travelers to experience the world with Ramada. Aside from receiving the $10k, the person selected will also get $150 daily as a travel stipend to help make the most out of their global adventure along with an upgrade to Wyndham Rewards Diamond level membership for 1 year .
To apply to become Ramada's Chief Eats Officer, you must post a public video on TikTok and tag @RamadabyWyndham and #RamadaCEO. In the video you must "describe what makes you the ideal candidate for the job" and the video should be at least 2 minutes long. Applicants are encouraged to "demonstrate food and travel flair, as well as storytelling skills and social savviness" and must also follow @RamadabyWyndham. If you can't apply via TikTok, you can email your video to makemeceo@ramada.com and you would need to include your social media handles to your active and public accounts. Applications must be received by 11:59PM ET on November 14, 2022 and those applying must be available to travel between May-August 2023.
The winner will be selected on or around the week of December 19, 2022 and if you would like more information on the Chief Eats Officer role, you can click here.