Content Creator, Advertising (Full-Time)

MARKETING SPECIALIST - RICHMOND, VA

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Restaurant Associates is seeking a hospitality obsessed, food & beverage MARKETING SPECIALIST to join our team. Our hospitality Marketing Specialist is responsible for all site level R/A marketing activities to include advertising and promotions. This person will collaborate closely with our client and the management team to produce marketing programs and impactful collateral; they are focused on promoting an exceptional dining experience and driving consistent client & customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a sizeable dining campus (food hall concept, corporate catering, full service cafe operations and MORE). Please note - this is a full time ON SITE role.

Research, develop and implement marketing and merchandising programs to include promotional activities resulting in increased participation and brand awareness.

Develop marketing action plan and collateral to support all new programs.

Provides hands‑on support with and responsibility for set‑ups of culinary, marketing, and retail innovation implementations at account.

Maintain and update POS / digital screens throughout food hall and cafes.

Manages CoStar Group Brand Store to include set up, ordering, inventory, merchandising, staffing.

Develop annual Business Plan marketing objectives and on site signage programs.

Develop and manage local partnerships to include onsite promotions.

Partners with the culinary team to implement merchandising, marketing and operational guidelines for new and existing food programs.

Update / create design jobs as necessary using design software to include Café's at Home program.

Maintain dining & catering websites.

Maintain Social Media platforms and build café participation through these channels.

Bachelor's Degree required. Merchandising and/or Marketing experience required.

Effective written and oral communication skills - you’re a proactive communicator who connects & builds strong partnerships with the team.

Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite software experience a plus.

Minimum of three years marketing experience, preferably to include food & beverage industry experience.

Ability to present effectively to large groups, communicating clear marketing objectives and expectations.

Knowledge of merchandising and promotions - understands F&B operations through the guest's lens.

Strong analytical and organizational skills - you understand the big picture operations and how to effectively prioritize & partner.

Medical

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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