Full Time
Atlanta
Posted 1 year ago

We care about food and excellence. But we care even more about our people. About our culture. About finding a way to constantly be inspired and fulfilled by what we do.

This is an extremely exciting moment to join this innovative team. Our restaurant group has received seven James Beard nominations, and in 2022, this restaurant WON the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. We are looking for driven and competent professional to join our existing team and be part of this next chapter of our business growth.

We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to assist in the execution of all marketing plans, programs, and initiatives that support a comprehensive customer experience and promote a vision focused on increased brand awareness, driving sales, and expanding engagement. The role requires strong attention to detail and multitasking as needed in coordination with all members Chai Pani Restaurant Group as well as restaurant managers.

This role is approximately 40+ hours/week, and is a hybrid position based in either Asheville, NC or Atlanta, GA. There is an application deadline of July 11, 2023.

We offer a fun and relaxed work environment, and all the standard benefits accessible 60 days from date of hire (medical/dental/vision/life; PTO).

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage and execute projects as assigned by the Marketing Director
Work with the Marketing Director and CPRG team to integrate restaurant promotions
Assist in coordinating events and give back initiatives at the restaurants
Oversee all restaurant social media channels including:
- Developing a content calendar (photography, video, copywriting)
- Scheduling/posting content
- Tracking KPIs
- Monitoring engagement, growth, and follower sentiment
- Responding to direct messages & inquiries
- Staying up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
Monitor guest inquiries via websites and email, responding to commonly asked questions, and disseminating inquiries to the appropriate managers
Assist with photo/video shoots and content generation
Assist Marketing Director with writing, designing, and publishing newsletters
Communicate with outside vendors and CPRG in-house graphic design team to execute marketing materials
Ensure all internal and external stakeholders have timely and actionable information about marketing initiatives, events, content calendars, and photo/video shoots

The ideal candidate will:

Model best practices of work ethic, punctuality, honesty, dedication, generosity & communication
Have a deep understanding of CPRG’s brand story and Indian cuisine and culture
Be a resource of calm, professionalism, product knowledge, and timely communication
Model appropriate, professional, and friendly interpersonal communication and treatment of co-workers and team members
Promptly respond to all incoming emails, calls and vendor inquiries
Model Mindblasting customer service in communication with outside vendors & stakeholders
Oversee daily administrative tasks to ensure functionality and coordination of marketing/communications/design teams
Maintain a focus on clear and timely communication between team members
Consistent awareness of project timelines and reprioritization of tasks in correlation to deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree in marketing, business, communications or related field
Marketing and/or social media experience
Basic photography skills (iPhone photography acceptable!)
Experience working in a high-paced restaurant environment
Strong writing and copy editing skills

Evaluation:

6 month performance review / check in with Marketing Director & COO

Giving Back is at the heart of Chai Pani’s mission. Hunger and poverty are not just on the other side of the world but often right at our doorsteps. So, we make a difference when and where we can – from feeding the homeless with dignity in our communities to providing an education to children in the slums of Mumbai. Part of making a difference here at home is offering pay, schedules and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.