THINK FOOD GROUP LLC is hiring: Marketing Manager in Nashville

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Reports To: VP of Marketing / Director of Marketing
Department: Marketing – Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Salaried, Exempt

Location: Nashville, TN

About José Andrés Group

José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide.

Position Summary

The Marketing Manager is a dynamic, creative, and results-driven leader responsible for brand awareness, guest engagement, and revenue growth across an F&B portfolio. You’ll own omni-channel campaigns, develop and execute experiential programming (on-property activations, collaborations, limited-time offerings), and cultivate high-touch partnerships—operating to luxury standards with VIP care, concierge relations, and premium brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Community, Partnerships & Influencers

• Build partnerships with luxury hotels/residences, concierges, private clubs, premium retail, cultural institutions, and destination marketers; create joint offers and hosted experiences.
• Grow and manage relationships with creators and locally influential partners; coordinate elevated hosting and collaborations.

Digital & Content

• Manage social, email, and web for assigned outlets; maintain an editorial calendar emphasizing seasonal and programming-driven content.
• Track and optimize performance (engagement, CTR, conversion, list growth) while upholding luxury voice, visual standards, and brand guidelines.
• Produce/coordinate photo and video (agency and in-house); ensure timely asset delivery and rights management.

Experiential Programming

• Concept, calendar, and execute on-property programs: chef dinners, tasting series, guest bartenders, brand takeovers, holiday/LTO moments, arts & culture tie-ins.
• Build run-of-show, staffing plans, and guest journey maps; align with Operations, Culinary, Beverage, Events, and PR.
• Deliver premium guest touches (VIP amenities, bespoke menus, photo moments) consistent with luxury expectations.
• Post-mortem each program with KPIs (covers, sales mix, PR/social lift, new-to-file capture) and clear ROI insights.

Events & Private Dining

• Partner with Events/PDR on luxury packages (pairing menus, collector tastings, VIP add-ons); ensure collateral and messaging are on brand.
• Coordinate with PR/partners to maximize earned coverage and content.

PR & Communications Support

• Liaise with PR agency/partners: host media/influencers, craft briefs, and support on-site storytelling and asset needs.

Planning, Budget & Reporting

• Own annual/quarterly plans and budgets for each outlet; manage vendor SOWs, invoices, and accruals.
• Report weekly/monthly on campaign and programming performance; translate insights into next actions and tests.

Internal Coordination & Standards

• Serve as the connector between Marketing and Operations; maintain brand and luxury service standards across all touchpoints.
• Drive timely menu/collateral updates with Creative; ensure version control and distribution.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid office/on-property; frequent night/weekend support for programs and events.
• Ability to lift and transport light materials/equipment for activations and shoots.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonus potential
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Retirement savings program with matching
• Company-wide dining discounts
• Education reimbursement; commuter benefits; global career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing/communications; hospitality or restaurant required. Luxury hospitality, premium lifestyle, or fine-dining brand experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success creating and executing experiential programming end-to-end with measurable business impact.
• Social-native storyteller with strong brand copy, community management, and content production coordination.
• Data-minded operator comfortable with dashboards, KPIs, and test-and-learn optimization.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management; thrives in fast-paced, on-property environments (nights/weekends for key programs).
• Bonus: Paid social (IG/FB), light design/video editing, CRM/loyalty experience, Spanish proficiency.