Brand and Marketing Manager

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

Job Summary

Own and evolve brand strategy and marketing programs across restaurant openings, campaigns, and community engagement, partnering with leadership to drive guest growth, loyalty, and measurable ROI.

  • Own brand strategy and development; lead integrated marketing campaigns and digital/CRM.
  • Build partnerships, PR, and influencer programs to expand reach.
  • Lead data-driven insights and reporting to optimize ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Strategy & Development - Develop and evolve brand positioning, identity, and storytelling that differentiates our restaurants in a competitive market.
  • Translate business goals into brand strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and communities.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align brand initiatives with company growth objectives.
  • Marketing Strategy & Campaigns - Design and execute integrated marketing plans for restaurant openings, seasonal promotions, menu launches, and high-impact brand campaigns.
  • Ensure consistency and cohesion across digital, social, PR, print, partnerships, and in-restaurant activations.
  • Lead creative development and content strategy, ensuring brand voice is authentic, engaging, and aligned with guest expectations.
  • Digital, Social, & CRM - Oversee digital strategy including website, SEO, paid media, CRM/email, and loyalty program engagement.
  • Build and grow an active social media community through dynamic content and guest-driven storytelling.
  • Leverage analytics to refine audience targeting, conversion strategies, and personalized guest engagement.
  • Local Store & Community Marketing - Create scalable toolkits and programs that empower operators to effectively market in their communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or related field;
  • 4-5 years of progressive brand/marketing experience.
  • Restaurant, hospitality, or retail industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to build and execute brand strategies and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Strong expertise in digital, social, CRM, and loyalty program marketing.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Highly creative thinker with strong business acumen and analytical mindset.
  • Track record of driving measurable results in guest engagement, brand loyalty, and sales performance.
  • All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary in the range of $100,000 - $115,000 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!
  • 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 5 major holidays
  • Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
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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)

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $115K/yr

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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

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
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Brand and Marketing Manager

Specialty Restaurants · Costa Mesa, CA · On-site