WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. —Looking for a great job with lots of perks but no salary? You can even indulge in spirits on the job.
If interested, look no further than the Four Points by the Sheraton hotel chain, based here. At least 5,500 people from 31 countries have applied for the company’s newest position—chief beer officer, or CBO. —Looking for a great job with lots of perks but no salary? You can even indulge in spirits on the job.
The job, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, is largely a promotional one but could lead to a more serious position. The candidate must not only have a passion for beer but also knowledge of the beverage. Strong verbal and written skills are a plus. —Looking for a great job with lots of perks but no salary? You can even indulge in spirits on the job.
The winner will represent the company at such functions as brewery tours, help select beers for hotel menus and attend hotel openings. He or she also will be expected to go to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, and the American Beer Festival in Denver. —Looking for a great job with lots of perks but no salary? You can even indulge in spirits on the job.
Starwood Hotels, parent company of Four Points, will announce the winner at the end of the month. —Looking for a great job with lots of perks but no salary? You can even indulge in spirits on the job.