Director of Brand Strategy & Marketing

Director of Brand Marketing & Strategy Oysters Rock Hospitality – Bradenton, FL Do you thrive on moving fast, thinking big, and delivering results that make an impact? At Oysters Rock Hospitality (ORH), we believe in being bold and creating unforgettable guest experiences. [ORH is AMOB + CAFE + PARTIES + SGC. Our vision statement.] We promise Five Star Fun for everyone. Our Home Office is looking for a Director of Brand Marketing & Strategy who brings relentless hustle, creative energy, and a proven ability to lead marketing efforts that fill seats and fuel growth across our award-winning restaurant group. What You’ll Do Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies to elevate our family of brands and drive measurable results. Lead campaigns that capture attention—digital, print, social, email, events, promotions, and more. Manage advertising, PR, and local community engagement with agility and creativity. Help us launch and grow our own media network—including a podcast, blog, and email newsletter—to amplify our story and reach. Guide content creation, photography, videography, and social storytelling with a keen eye for design. Oversee guest loyalty initiatives and promotional calendars to maximize ROI. Build and inspire a nimble marketing team that can pivot quickly and deliver under tight deadlines. Track, analyze, and report on marketing performance to continuously sharpen results. What You Bring Proven success leading marketing for multi-unit hospitality or consumer brands. A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset—willing to roll up your sleeves and make things happen. Strong understanding of digital platforms and social media trends. Eye for design and ability to guide brand aesthetics and creative assets. Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across operations, culinary, and leadership teams. Data-driven decision-making and a passion for testing and learning fast. Who You Are Creative, Connected, Collaborative, Courageous, and Curious. Guided by Integrity, Hospitality, Empowerment, Compassion, and Giving. Not afraid to take smart risks, challenge the status quo, and lead with bold ideas. Important Note We value critical thinking and originality in our creative process. At times, we may ban the use of AI tools like ChatGPT for specific campaigns or projects. If this is a dealbreaker for you, this is not the role for you. Why Join Oysters Rock Hospitality? Be part of a passionate leadership team shaping iconic dining destinations in Florida. Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a fast-moving, people-first organization. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. Work where hospitality, creativity, and community collide. Ready to hustle, inspire, and lead? Apply now and help us write the next chapter of the Oysters Rock Hospitality story. This is an in-person job across the Manatee-Sarasota region, but for the right person, willing to discuss relocation fees.