Bon Appetit
Position Title: PUBLIC RESTAURANT PR & MARKETING MANAGER - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Salary: $95000 - $105000 / yr
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
PR and Marketing Manager - Bon Appétit Management Company
Bon Appétit Management Company (bamco.com) is seeking a creative, driven PR and Marketing Manager to lead brand activation and public relations for our San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, including STEM Kitchen + Garden, Foundry & Lux, The Anecdote, Chico Marx, The Hangar, and more.
You'll work with talented operations teams to create compelling guest experiences, tell stories via social media, and pitch to regional and national food media. If you devour food media, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are the go-to person in your friend group for restaurant recommendations, this could be your dream job.
This full-time role reports to the brand activation department with a dotted line to communications, and requires regular travel to Bay Area accounts 3-4 days per week.
Brand Development & Marketing
Develop marketing and communications strategies to drive brand awareness for existing and new venues
Work with regional leadership on brand identity development
Support creation of quarterly marketing plans, measuring ROI and tying revenue to marketing efforts
Assist with website creation, copywriting, and maintenance
Help on-site management develop promotions and special events
Conduct social media, communications, and marketing audits and trainings for operations managers
Public Relations & Social Media
Develop PR strategies designed to bring in new business and revenue streams
Pitch media on special menus, dinners, chef changes, and events
Monitor social media and train on-site staff to maintain and leverage platforms
Assist with review site management (Yelp, Google, OpenTable) and sensitive responses
Write chef bios, fact sheets, and press releases as needed
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in F&B PR and/or marketing; at least 2 years working directly in restaurant PR preferred; agency experience a plus
Strong writing, editing, and digital photography skills; AP Style proficiency
Proven social media content development and strategy experience
Familiarity with sustainable food issues
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams), Box, Hootsuite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Bay Area and national food media contacts a plus
Proactive collaborator who can work independently across multiple stakeholders
Apply to Bon Appetit today!
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Associates at Bon Appetit 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\WageTransparency\BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1538191
Bon Appetit
Johanna P Heidler
