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Chick-fil-A Marketing/Event/Catering Director

Reports to: Leadership Team & Franchisee

The primary responsibility is to plan and execute sales building events & activities that will build relationships in the community and business world. Once established, these relationships will increase customer count, check averages and outside sales. The Marketing Director is the Chick-fil-A ambassador to the community. The secondary responsibility is to help source and acquire top quality talent to serve our guests in the restaurant and in the community.

Overview of Responsibilities

  • Plan and work special events & family nights in the restaurant.
  • Coordinate and assist in selling and setting up catering.
  • Display merchandising materials in a well organized and coordinated way (including POP, flowers, reader/community boards, foyer displays, seasonal decor etc.)
  • Be an ambassador for the brand, and build relationships with local community members.
  • Oversee Family Marketing Activities (Spirit Nights, Family Nights, Community Events, etc.).
  • Create business partnerships to add value to events.
  • Ensure 2nd Mile Service is being executed at internal and external events.
  • Handle all donation requests.
  • Plan and execute quarterly food distributions.
  • Coordinate food sampling opportunities in and out of the restaurant.
  • Plan and execute quarterly digital offer card distributions
  • Implement school programs (Fund-Raising Programs, Third Party Sales)
  • Event planning with schools, churches, businesses, etc.
  • Ensure Chick-fil-A Cow mascot is present in the community on a regular basis
  • Plan and execute digital marketing (updating web site & facebook)

Skills Required

  • Organizational skills
  • The ability to formulate daily tasks sheet
  • Positive attitude, outgoing, and friendly
  • Must hold the highest personal standards for performance
  • Must understand all key business standards related to food, service and cleanliness
  • Builds and maintains relationships with community members
  • Self-starter, shows initiative
  • Resourceful and innovative
  • Understands the importance of budgeting and maintaining a budget
  • Ability to start and complete projects in a timely and efficient manner
  • Good communicator (written and verbal)
  • Able to host children’s events with patience & compassion
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Results oriented
  • Strong time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
  • Familiar with Social Media and able to promote in that digital space (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)
  • Passionate about the Chick-fil-A brand and able to communicate our culture and history.
  • Able to speak professionally and passionately in public.
  • Excited about recruiting the next generation of leadership in our community.
  • Interest and passion for excellence in promoting a restaurant or food service business.

Job Benefits

  • Insurance benefits available for full-time employees.