About the job **Location**: Rome, Italy **Contract**: Freelance **Start Date**: To be confirmed **Reporting to**: Operations Manager **About Carpe Diem Tours** Carpe Diem Tours is an international tour operator known for delivering high-quality, experience-driven tours led by passionate local experts. As our Rome operations continue to grow, we are expanding our leadership team and are looking for **Destination Managers** who combine outstanding guiding skills with strong operational and people leadership. This role is ideal for experienced guides who want to stay active in the field while also taking ownership of a product line and helping shape the guest and team experience in Rome. **The Role** As a Destination Manager, You will act as both a **leader and an active guide**. You will be responsible for the quality, performance, and day-to-day operations of one of our Rome product lines, while continuing to deliver tours yourself. Each Destination Manager completes **3 tours or classes per week** (approx. 12 per month) and serves as a role model for guiding excellence. **Available Specialisations**
- Walking & Colosseum Tours
- Food & Tipsy Tours
- Cooking Classes **Compensation & Workload** Compensation combines a **fixed monthly administrative fee** with **flat-rate payment per event** (not hourly). **Indicative monthly earnings**: - **Walking & Colosseum**: approx. €1,880




- **Food & Tipsy Tours**: approx. €2,180
- **Cooking Classes**: approx. €2,100 **Role-Specific Focus** **1) Walking & Colosseum Tours**
- High-volume logistics and scheduling
- Oversight of check-in staff and radio equipment **2) Food & Tipsy Tours**
- Managing restaurant and bar partnerships
- Menu quality control and coordination of hosts and guides **3) Cooking Classes**
- Oversight of the culinary school
- Managing chefs and hosts
- Supporting branded merchandise sales **Key Responsibilites**
- Deliver tours with consistently excellent guest feedback (target 4.9★ rating)
- Coach and support guides through regular feedback and audits
- Recruit, onboard, and train new team members
- Maintain close communication with the Operations Manager on quality, partners, and team performance **Requirements**: - Proven experience as a high-performing guide in Rome (history, food, or culinary focus)
- Strong leadership mindset and sense of ownership
- **High-level Italian required for at least one of the roles** (partner and vendor communication)
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Professional, reliable, and guest-focused approach **How to Apply** We look forward to hearing from you! Contratto di lavoro: Tempo completo Retribuzione: €28.000,00 - €30.000,00 all'anno

📌 Destination Manager - Rome (Roma)
🏢 Carpe Diem Tours
📍 Roma