MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER

Marketing Manager

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! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work!

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Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate, hospitality focused Marketing Manager to join our Princeton University dining operations team. As an impactful partner to the food & beverage operations team, our Marketing Manager maximizes event opportunities at two locations on campus - Mosaic (restaurant) and Prospect House (Events/Conference center) - driving exposure, engagement, and utilization. The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the look and feel of these operations to include concept development, merchandising, promotions and marketing including but not limited to displays, signage, visual & style, advertising, development and maintenance of marketing and budgets.

Key responsibilities:

• Research, develop and implement marketing and merchandizing programs to include promotional activities resulting in increased check average, participation, and brand awareness.
• Develop marketing action plan and collateral to support all new programs.
• Develop minimum of one best practice per quarter that can be shared with the field.
• Hands-on support and responsibility for set-ups of culinary, marketing and retail innovation implementation at account.
• Develop annual business plan marketing objectives.
• Develop and implement signage programs.
• Participate in marketing manager meetings with RA Corporate marketing.
• Work with the culinary team to implement merchandising, marketing and operational guidelines for new and existing food programs.
• Conduct caf audits to assure quality and compliance.
• Update design jobs as necessary using design software.
• Maintain wellness program to include signage and promotions.
• Assist in preparing quarterly business review presentation.
• Work with the client's marketing and communication teams as needed to promote cafes.
• Maintain and update dining website.
• Maintain social media platforms and build caf participation through these channels.
• Work within provided budgets and guidelines.
• Support corporate marketing department with new account openings when needed; weekend work and travel may occur.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Merchandising and/or F&B marketing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize marketing objectives and deliverables.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated success partnering with operations; you're a proactive and present business partner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) software experience a plus.

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.