Restaurants & Bars Marketing Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An iconic hideaway on the glamorous Athens riviera, reborn. On the sophisticated Athens Riviera, at the tip of a pine-clad peninsula, Four Seasons offers the best of both worlds: a laid-back seaside escape just 30 minutes from the historical city centre. Discover the wonders of ancient civilization at the Acropolis, then return to Four Seasons to unwind and relax. Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens opened in March 2019 and provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. The Arion Hotel was built in 1967 and has 106 keys and 61 Bungalows, and the Nafsika opened in 1980 and has 136 keys. Under the same ownership is a large private beach club and marina. Nafsika is open through the year, while Arion and the bungalows operate eight months of the year. Adding to the complement of on-site F&B operations (8 Restaurants and Bars), there are also two third party restaurants on site.

About the Role

At Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens (ranked No. 17 in the World’s 50 Best Hotels), we are seeking an experienced and creative Restaurants & Bars Marketing Manager to join our Commercial team in a permanent capacity.

The Restaurants & Bars Marketing Manager sets and executes the marketing strategy for the hotel's Restaurants, Bars and Spa. Working in conjunction with the Director of Public Relations & Marketing, Director of Food & Beverage and Hotel Manager, you will play an integral role in the development and execution of the annual strategic marketing plan, including public relations, social media, partnerships and marketing communications strategies that support the business objectives of the hotel.

Through strategic thinking and execution, you will increase awareness and visibility of our award-winning restaurants, bars, spa, culinary experiences and teams, while contributing to driving guest engagement and revenue. As Restaurants & Bars Marketing Manager, you will also act as the guardian of the conceptual and visual identity of the hotel's Restaurants, Bars and Spa.

What You Will Do

• Develop the annual Restaurants & Bars marketing strategy and action plan, co-develop and execute business goals.
• Design and implement innovative programs that increase awareness of Restaurants & Bars, their offerings and dynamic teams.
• Develop and implement the Spa annual marketing plan.
• Work in conjunction with the Social Media team on Restaurants & Bars social strategy to ensure creation of content, campaign execution and agency management.
• Liaise with the PR team to plan and develop the public relations strategy for the Food & Beverage outlets, including PR agencies, events, media interviews and key opinion leaders.
• Supervise the overall storytelling and communication strategy for the culinary and social segment across websites, online platforms and marketing collateral.
• Lead and oversee Restaurants & Bars related photography and videography to ensure all visual assets are aligned with Four Seasons brand standards.
• Create culinary and social experiences, seasonal events and partnership activations that foster guest engagement and revenue opportunities.
• Develop partnership and sponsorship opportunities with key luxury brands and lead marketing planning for outlet partnerships.
• Track ROI and present monthly, quarterly and annual results of marketing initiatives, activities, events and expenses.

What You Bring

• Degree in Hotel Management, Marketing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years' experience in events, Food & Beverage, social media, partnerships, public relations or related industries, preferably within hospitality.
• Restaurant and Bar operational experience is considered an advantage.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the Restaurants & Bars marketplace, market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media, digital marketing, media relations and content creation.
• Creative mindset with excellent attention to detail, branding and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
• Excellent command of the English language.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Complimentary Employee Meals, Bus Transportation and Laundry Services.
• Ticket Restaurant monthly allowance.
• Complimentary Nights at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Opportunities for Global Travel through Task Forces and Transfers.
• Access to Four Seasons global Training & Development programs.

Schedule & Hours

Full-time, permanent position.

Five working days per week.

Join Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens and become part of a passionate team dedicated to creating exceptional dining and lifestyle experiences. If you are a creative and commercially minded marketing professional with a passion for luxury hospitality, storytelling and innovative guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.