Freelance Social Media Manager

High Wycombe, Slough, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFreelance

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the High Wycombe store’s local social strategy from content to community, turning in-person moments into repeat visits and authentic local buzz.

  • Content Engine: Plan, create, and post local content that resonates with Grounded Kitchen’s Gen Z and health-minded audience.
  • Engagement & UGC: Manage daily comments, DMs, and user generated content to boost local reach and interaction.
  • Community & Influence: Identify local micro-influencers, organise tastings, and build relationships that drive footfall and ongoing engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, create, and post engaging local content for the High Wycombe store
  • Capture high-quality photo and video content during site visits (food, people, atmosphere, peak moments)
  • Develop content that resonates with Grounded Kitchen’s target customer base (Gen Z, health-conscious, food-led audiences)
  • Manage daily engagement across social channels (comments, DMs, tags, reposts)
  • Build local awareness through consistent, authentic storytelling
  • Drive customer interaction and UGC (user-generated content)
  • Identify and engage local micro-influencers and creators
  • Organise meet-ups, tastings, and in-store content opportunities
  • Build ongoing relationships to drive repeat visits and organic reach
  • Work with the national marketing team to ensure tone, messaging, and campaigns are aligned

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing social media for restaurants, QSR, or food & beverage brands
  • Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok growth strategies in local markets
  • Confident in content creation (photo, short-form video, basic editing skills)
  • Experience in influencer outreach and community building
  • Ability to work independently and manage a local store account end-to-end
  • Strong understanding of how to attract Grounded Kitchen’s core customer base
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational restaurant environment
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Grounded Kitchen

Grounded Kitchen originated in 2017 as a single restaurant in Leicester. The restaurant became a second home for staff and locals; filled with energy, conversation and a little mindfulness. Providing a more meaningful experience when eating healthy foods on the go as well as the opportunity to indulge in a Korean inspired cuisine.The response to Grounded Kitchen was so positive the business has now decided to grow and share it’s knowledge; inspiring a healthier more grounded way of eating across the Globe.

Founded in 2017
Leicester, England, GBR
41 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
62.9%
Direct
11.4%
Paid
5.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~41

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1