Senior Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 22 hrs ago

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Job Summary

You will own the loyalty and CRM strategy end-to-end, shaping guest journeys from enrollment to retention, and lead digital communications, listings, and website management across multiple brands.

  • Own loyalty program strategy, CRM campaigns and lifecycle messaging
  • Lead guest journey optimization including onboarding, re-engagement and VIP recognition
  • Collaborate with marketing, design, and external partners to deploy campaigns and maintain local listings and websites

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Loyalty / VIP Membership & Guest Journey
  • Support the strategy, execution and ongoing development of the company's loyalty, VIP and membership programs. ( Must be knowledgeable of programs such as Toast, Punchh , Thanx )
  • Develop a strong understanding and campaigns of the complete guest journey, including acquisition, enrollment, onboarding, first visit, repeat visitation, birthdays, anniversaries, lapsed-guest re-engagement, VIP recognition and long-term retention.
  • Create and maintain an annual CRM and loyalty communications calendar aligned with restaurant priorities, seasonal promotions, new openings, menu launches and companywide initiatives.
  • Manage automated and triggered communications, including welcome journeys, enrollment rewards, birthday offers, member benefits, expiration reminders, win-back campaigns and VIP communications.
  • Track program performance, including enrollment, active-member participation, visit frequency, retention, offer redemption, incremental revenue , member engagement. Also tracking any potential fraud.
  • Email, SMS & Guest Communications
  • Create , edit and proofread compelling, brand-appropriate copy for email campaigns, SMS messages, landing pages, website promotions, loyalty communications and membership updates. (Must be knowledgeable of programs such as Fishbowl, Marketo, Sales Force or similar )
  • Adapt messaging for different restaurant concepts while maintaining consistent brand standards - d eve lop targeted campaigns based on guest behavior, restaurant preference, location, visit frequency, spending, loyalty status, engagement and lifecycle stage.
  • A/B testing subject lines, creative, when possible.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing, CRM, lifecycle marketing, loyalty marketing, website management
  • Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Hospitality, Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Restaurant, hospitality, multi-unit retail or consumer lifestyle brand experience - working across a portfolio of multiple brands or locations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the guest or customer journey, including acquisition, engagement, retention, loyalty and reactivation.
  • Experience with loyalty and CRM platforms such as Punchh , Paytronix , Thanx, Salesforce, Marketo, Mailchimp or comparable systems.
  • Experience supporting a loyalty , rewards, VIP or membership program.
  • Experience managing digital listings through Google Business Profile, Yelp and Tripadvisor.
  • Hands-on experience updating websites through platforms such as Popmenu , WordPress, Shopify or comparable content management systems.
  • Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to adapt communications across multiple brands.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate performance data into practical recommendations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary in the range of $80,000-$90,000 annually depending on experience
  • Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
  • Weekly lunches provided on site Mondays-Wednesdays
  • Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
  • Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
  • 401k with annual employer match after 12 months
  • Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
  • Paid/Floating holidays for 10 major holidays
  • Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
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Specialty Restaurants

Welcome to Specialty Restaurants!Founded in 1958, we have been a leader in our industry for over 50 years. We are dedicated to creating lasting impressions and unforgettable memories by providing our guests with one-of-a-kind dining experiences that you cannot find anywhere else. We are 18 award-winning restaurants across the nation, highlighting signature distinguished brands, such as Orange Hill in Orange, The Rusty Pelican in Miami, Castaway in Burbank, and Whiskey Joes throughout various parts of Florida. These are only a few of the spectacular destinations that await you. From the West Coast in Los Angeles, all the way to the East Coast in New York and Florida, our locations are here to serve you.All of our restaurants are in beautifully appointed locations that offer breathtaking panoramic views of city skylines, waterfronts, or airports. Our incredible Sunday Brunches are widely acclaimed and award winning local favorites. Whether you’re planning a special event, a casual dinner, an intimate private function, or an elegant dream wedding, our restaurants are the ideal locations to turn your visions into picture-perfect reality.

Founded in 1958
Costa Mesa, California, USA
241 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.5%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.5%
Social
18.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~241

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3