Job Description

GREAT AMERICAN RESTAURANTS is an award-winning collection of restaurants and bakeries in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Proud to have recently been named the #1 TOP WORKPLACE IN 2022 BY THE WASHINGTON POST, we’re notable for our attention to detail, quality scratch kitchens and genuine hospitality. People in the biz know us for our outstanding company culture and dedication to making food fun!

Great American Restaurants is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to join the Support Center team. In this role, you will support all areas of Marketing with a focus on social media content and guest relationship management through digital channels. Successful candidates will be creative, organized and highly motivated to embrace Great American Restaurants’ vision and implement it into our marketing strategies, communications and public relations activities. This full-time position requires a 45-50 hour work week.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

 Responsible for all social media content including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for individual restaurants, concepts and/or parent company. This includes 38+ social media accounts company wide.

 Embrace grassroots marketing with hands-on content creation, including ongoing in-house generation of unique photos and editing  Manage relationships with in-restaurant social media content providers

 Digital guest interactions including reviewing sites and guest feedback management

 Execute strategic marketing campaigns as directed by the Director of Marketing for the company, its individual concepts and specific restaurants, both internally and externally

 Website content management and internet presence on platforms such as Google Business

 Create and develop unique content for in-restaurant marketing materials

 Coordinate contact database for email marketing

 Track and analyze marketing analytics

 Assist with special promotions and events

 Handle additional special projects as needed Minimum Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred

 1-2 years of marketing experience, preferably in hospitality or guest-centric environment

 Proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign

 Experience with social media management platforms (bonus points for exposure to AgoraPulse)

 Experience in photography is a plus

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as high aptitude for internet research

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and control project tasks and deliverables

BENEFITS AND MORE:

 Competitive pay

 Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

 401(k) plan  Paid time off

 Discounted employee wellness initiatives, including gym memberships

 Monthly dining credit

 Professional career development and education benefits

Company Description

Great American Restaurants who owns and operates 15 high volume, upscale casual restaurants and 2 artisan bakeries in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American – Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks – Ozzie’s Good Eats – Jackson’s – Artie’s – Carlyle – Mike’s American – Silverado – Best Buns – Coastal Flats – Sweetwater Tavern – Good Eats Emporium Great American Restaurants has been voted Top Workplaces by the Washington Post for 8 years, including the #1 Top Workplace in 2022. Our key ingredient is FUN!