Marketing Director - Restaurant Hospitality
10 days ago
Ashburn
Job Description Restaurant Marketing Director – Multi-Brand Hospitality Group Location: Ashburn, VA (Northern Virginia) Compensation: Base Salary in the $120K Range + Comprehensive Benefits Presented by: Tom Bull, Gecko Hospitality (VA/DC) The Opportunity Gecko Hospitality is exclusively representing a premier, multi-brand hospitality group in its search for a Restaurant Marketing Director. This is a senior-level opportunity for a results-driven marketing leader to join a dynamic organization and shape the brand narrative for a multi-million-dollar portfolio. Based in the Ashburn, VA area, you will lead a talented team and report directly to the Vice President of Marketing. Our client is a leader in the restaurant industry, known for operating successful full-service concepts with active bar programs as well as popular fast-casual brands. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in a similar role within the restaurant sector and a proven track record of driving guest acquisition, loyalty, and brand growth. Key Responsibilities As the Marketing Director, you will be responsible for the development and execution of all marketing initiatives across the portfolio. Your leadership will be critical in driving brand awareness and revenue. • Develop and implement strategic, multi-channel marketing plans to support individual brand objectives and overall portfolio growth., • Lead, mentor, and develop a subordinate team of marketing professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture., • Oversee the digital marketing ecosystem, including social media strategy, email marketing campaigns, SEO/SEM, website management, and online reputation management., • Manage the marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI on all campaigns and initiatives., • Direct local store marketing (LSM) efforts, new restaurant openings (NROs), and promotional calendars to drive traffic and sales., • Analyze market trends, campaign performance data, and consumer insights to inform strategy and identify new opportunities for growth., • Collaborate with culinary, operations, and finance teams to ensure marketing initiatives are fully integrated and aligned with business goals., • Manage relationships with external agencies, vendors, and media partners. Qualifications & Candidate Profile • Must currently hold a Marketing Director or similar senior marketing role within the restaurant industry. Experience with full-service (including bar concepts) or fast-casual brands is strongly preferred., • Demonstrated experience leading a marketing team and managing direct reports., • Proven success in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for multiple brands simultaneously., • Strong expertise in digital marketing, social media, loyalty programs, and brand management., • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights., • Outstanding leadership, communication, and project management capabilities., • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred. Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary: Competitive base salary in the $120,000 range, commensurate with experience., • Benefits: A full and comprehensive benefits package is provided., • Availability: This role is available for immediate start. This is a senior-level position with significant impact on the company's success and offers a robust platform for professional growth. Confidential Application Process All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please send your professional restaurant marketing director resume directly to: Tom Bull Managing Partner, Gecko Hospitality Email: Tom Bull is an award-winning recruiter and Managing Partner for the VA/DC office of Gecko Hospitality, the nation's leading recruitment firm specializing in the hospitality industry. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.