Calypso Bar & Grill | Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Calypso Bar & Grill is seeking a Marketing & Social Media Manager to plan and execute marketing strategies that drive guest traffic, event attendance, and brand awareness for a high-volume oceanfront restaurant. This role blends content creation with real marketing execution.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute restaurant marketing campaigns tied to sales goals

Promote events, specials, private events, and seasonal activations

Manage social media content calendars, posting, and engagement

Capture and create on-site photo and video content

Support email, text, and digital marketing initiatives

Coordinate promotions with management and operations teams

Track campaign performance and adjust strategy based on results

Maintain brand consistency across all digital channels

Marketing Focus Areas

Event promotion and ticket sales

Seasonal campaigns and tourism-driven marketing

Daily specials and limited-time offers

Brand storytelling and guest experience content

Review monitoring and reputation support

Qualifications

2+ years of restaurant or hospitality marketing experience preferred

Strong understanding of restaurant promotions, guest traffic drivers, and digital marketing

Experience with Instagram, Facebook, Meta Business Suite, and Canva

Comfortable working on-site during events and peak periods

Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Why Calypso

Competitive pay based on experience

Dining discounts at Moliar Hospitality Group venues

Growth opportunities within a multi-concept hospitality group