Restaurant Marketing Manager

Columbus, OH

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

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the local restaurant marketing engine for Columbus venues, turning multi-channel programs, CRM, and partnerships into foot traffic and revenue signals.

  • Ownership: Develop and execute ongoing, multi-brand marketing initiatives across social, digital, PR, email, and events for Columbus restaurants.
  • Collaboration: Align programming with GM, Exec Chef and Ops to promote events, seasonal menus, and audience-specific promotions.
  • Measurement: Build inbound audience and attribution through CRM, email campaigns, influencer programs, and partnerships to drive visitation and repeat visits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic ongoing marketing initiatives and programs to target locals, tourists and private dining businesses to promote Chouette, Hanks and Little West Tavern as must-go restaurants in Columbus.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies and deployment of strategies and tactics across social media, digital and creative design functions.
  • Create, manage, and implement all-encompassing PR and marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to increase revenue, generate foot traffic and build awareness.
  • Plan and implement promotional campaigns to build awareness and drive visitation.
  • Build CRM and email database campaigns to increase visitation and ensure repeat business.
  • Work closely with the restaurant team to ensure alignment of programming and sales goals.
  • Work closely with restaurant teams to promote events, seasonal menus, and unique offerings.
  • Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels and materials.
  • Create marketing partnerships and promotions with suppliers, company business units, and complementary brands that drive revenue and access new audiences.
  • Develop and manage email marketing campaigns, including content creation, audience segmentation, and performance tracking.
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Makeready is a place maker, a company specializing in branding, design, & operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, & other experiential platforms.At its core, hospitality is about sharing. It is the act of opening one’s doors, asking others to come in, and showing them kindness and respect. We believe that our preparation gives us the opportunity to make a difference in a guest’s stay.Through careful preparation we lay the groundwork for a guest’s experience, and in dedication to thoughtful execution we strive to bring it home. We are committed to creating unique experiences where all feel welcome, cared for, and ultimately valued. Because in this we have the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on the world around us—starting with the person in front of us.

Founded in 2015
Dallas, Texas, USA
223 employees (18 in marketing)