Marketing & Communications Manager

Recruiting Partner: Melissa Driza

Chicago, Illinois | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 161791

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We’re seeking a dynamic and results-driven Restaurant Marketing & Communications Manager to join our corporate team in Chicago. This on-site role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for hospitality and proven experience developing and executing marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic marketing plans across multiple restaurant concepts
  • Lead digital marketing initiatives including email, social media, and paid advertising
  • Manage brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints
  • Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to promote seasonal offerings, events, and campaigns
  • Track marketing performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Coordinate local promotions, PR efforts, influencer partnerships, and community engagement
  • Oversee creation and distribution of marketing collateral
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, media partners, and creative agencies
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activity

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in marketing, preferably in the hospitality or restaurant industry
  • Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and CRM systems
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Creative mindset with a keen eye for branding and visual storytelling
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Employee discounts on meals and dining experiences
  • Health, dental, and retirement benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 161791

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Melissa Driza

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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