RESTAURANT PR & MARKETING MANAGER
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!
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Job Summary
Tell Great Stories. Feed a Region. Shape How the Bay Area Eats.
Bon Appétit Management Company (bamco.com) is on a mission to change the way people eat — and we need a sharp, food-obsessed storyteller to help us do it. We're looking for a creative, driven PR & Marketing Manager to lead brand activation and public relations across our portfolio of San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, including STEM Kitchen + Garden, Foundry & Lux, The Anecdote, Chico Marx, The Hangar, and more.
If you devour food media, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are the go-to person in your friend group for restaurant recommendations — keep reading. This might be your dream job.
What You'll Do
Brand Development & Marketing
- Develop and execute marketing and communications strategies that drive brand awareness for existing and new venues
- Partner with regional leadership on brand identity development and quarterly marketing planning
- Measure ROI and connect marketing activity to revenue outcomes
- Support website copywriting, creation, and ongoing maintenance
- Help on-site management teams develop promotions, special events, and guest experience programming
- Conduct social media, communications, and marketing audits and trainings for operations managers
Public Relations & Social Media
- Build and execute PR strategies that generate new business and revenue streams
- Pitch regional and national food media on special menus, chef changes, events, and compelling brand moments
- Monitor social media channels and train on-site staff to maintain and grow platform presence
- Manage review site presence (Yelp, Google, OpenTable) and guide sensitive response communications
- Write and maintain chef bios, fact sheets, and press releases as needed
What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of experience in F&B PR and/or marketing; at least 2 years of direct restaurant PR experience strongly preferred; agency background a plus
- Strong writing, editing, and digital photography skills; AP Style proficiency required
- Proven track record in social media content development and strategy
- Familiarity with sustainable food issues and a genuine passion for the food industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams), Box, Hootsuite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Established Bay Area and/or national food media contacts a plus
- A proactive, collaborative self-starter who can manage multiple stakeholders and work independently across a dynamic portfolio
The Details
This is a full-time role reporting to the brand activation department with a dotted line to communications. The role requires regular travel to Bay Area accounts 3–4 days per week.
About Bon Appétit Management Company
Bon Appétit is a food service management company operating more than 1,000 cafés in 33 states for corporations, universities, and specialty venues. We're known for our commitment to sourcing ingredients responsibly, supporting local farmers, and creating dining experiences that are as good for the planet as they are for the palate. We don't just feed people — we feed them well.
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 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
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