Monday, January 5, 2009

Too good to pass up?? Maybe.

I may have discovered the best part time job that I could ever wish for (thanks to a friend). But!!!! I can't apply!!because I'm going homeeeee...huhu!! Read on!

Main responsibilities:
-Visit premium restaurants in Shanghai and Beijing on regular basis, normally 5 – 10 times a month.
-All meals are FREE of charge to the English critic. All our membership restaurants are priced from 100 RMB/head to 500 RMB/head. The dining experiences in these premium and luxury restaurants are excellent.
-The English Restaurant Critic will be accompanied to the meals by a Chinese editor who is in charge of liaising with the restaurant and introducing the food.
-The English editor shall write up a food review, minimum 500-800 words, in 3–5 days after the meal. The food review covers the food quality, environment, service, price, menu, dining experience, etc.
-The English critic will take notes on the menu and what is introduced by the restaurant staff.
-Best Food in China editors will manage the reviews written by the English critic on our website – www.bestfoodinchina.net

Requirements:
-The English Restaurant Critic must be a native English speaker
-Speaking Mandarin is a plus
-The English Restaurant Critic must have superior English writing skills. The English Restaurant Critic must love Chinese food and Chinese culture
-The English Restaurant Critic must live in Shanghai or Beijing or Hangzhou
-Strong interpersonal communications skill and sales experience are a plus.
-The food critic’s work is a part-time job – you normally visit restaurants after work or on the weekend, therefore you should have a flexible schedule.
-Accountability and commitment to this job and its duties.
-Applicants are asked to deliver a food story, a resume with photo and a 50-word short introduction bio.
-Applicants volunteering to make appointments with restaurants will get extra bonus

Benefits:
-Best Food in China assignments are great fun, in terms of tasting the best food in China and meeting interesting people, even though it is NOT a paid job.
-Best Food in China can help you more fully understand Chinese food and culture.
-As a freelancer, you will have unparalleled chances to expand your personal network, which is the most important factor to your success in China.


FREE FOOD!!!What more can I ask for in a part time job??Haha Just goes to show how much I LOVE EATING. Even though its a non paying job, I'll take it! So is it too good to pass up?? Darn right it is!!Argh! Too bad :( But maybe, just maybe, when I go back..It will still be available. :(

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