Job description

Rooted Hospitality Group is looking for a Marketing Manager to assist in leading the continued growth, success, and development of our consumer brand. Rooted Hospitality Group (RHG, or Rooted) is an award-winning, Long Island-based restaurant hospitality company that has been exceeding customers’ expectations for over 10 years.

The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Marketing Team on a variety of administrative and hospitality duties supporting the restaurant group with their marketing, guest-focused, and business development initiatives. The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate excellent communication both written and verbal, be highly organized, have an affinity towards customer service, as well as exhibit flexibility, a curiosity to learn, and the ability to adapt as goals and strategies evolve.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a passion for the job and ability to employ unique marketing techniques. They will be a skilled marketing strategist, able to drive creativity and enthusiasm in others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing all Marketing Strategies and Goals (Suggestive Selling, Weekly Staff Contests, Team Member Engagement) for multi-concept Restaurant Group;
• Consistent clear communication with Leadership Team, Restaurant Managers & Office Staff;
• Engage daily with guests via email correspondence, responding to questions, comments, and concerns, providing solutions in a timely and efficient manner, and following up with internal team when / where necessary;
• Manage all community donation requests – from receipt of request through tracking and evaluation of donation looking at ROI;
• Help implement traditional marketing tactics including flyers, menu updates, collateral creation, e-newsletters, outreach efforts, etc.;
• Create and maintain content calendar for six brands for websites, social media, and e-newsletters, drafting and deploying email newsletters while maintaining marketing database;
• Perform basic website updates;
• Travel as directed to pick up or distribute marketing materials as needed;
• Assist with internal and off-site events and special projects, making sure events run flawlessly and on-brand through execution;
• Assist in maintaining annual budget/s, including working with Unit Accountants on submission of invoices and follow-up with outside vendors where necessary;
• Help maintain digital ad schedule with Meta and Google Ads Manager;
• Account maintenance of Yelp, Google My Business, TripAdvisor, etc.;
• Assist in creating and maintaining Social Media Plan (Facebook, Yelp, IG);
• Help research new markets and industry trends as directed; and
• Assist with special projects and events, as necessary.

In-Community:

• Assist in developing our brands & building relationships with local community members.
• Assist with catering programs and provide support with directives to increase sales.
• Assist in partnering with local community events, school festivals, golf outings, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience (experience in hospitality marketing and leading a team is a plus).
• Proven marketing campaign experience.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker.
• Exquisite communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up to speed with current and online marketing techniques and best practices.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Intermediate Wordpress editing ability.
• Knowledge of Adobe suite software.

Working Environment / Benefits:

• Office environment, as well as restaurants and shows/events.
• Health Benefits for all Full-time positions. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance package options. RHG contributes a minimum of 50% toward the individual’s elected plan.
• Full-time employees also have access to Rooted Hospitality Group’s 401K plan with company matching up to 4% of annual salary, beginning on the anniversary of your first year.
• Two weeks of paid time off accrued on a weekly basis over the course of the year for full-time positions and use of paid sick leave annually.
• Growth opportunities; ongoing training and development.
• RHG offers discounted meals at all of our restaurants.
• Employee fitness activities.

As a member of the RHG team, you are an ambassador of our brands. You are passionate about your role and always curious about how to make a guest’s experience memorable. You are naturally a social person and your welcoming expression makes each guest feel like they are the only person in the room. It comes naturally to you…it’s in your DNA. Their first impression of RHG is a lasting one, and it’s all starts with you.

Rooted Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Center Moriches, NY 11934: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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