Director, Marketing & Communications- Toronto

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Toronto seeks a Director of Marketing to drive revenue growth across its prestigious portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing leadership and a proven track record in revenue management. Responsibilities include developing strategic marketing initiatives and leading a high-performing team to optimize profitability across over 30 dining and event concepts. This role offers competitive compensation in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development investment

Executive education opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive marketing leadership with proven revenue growth track record.
• Experience managing marketing budgets exceeding $2M with demonstrated ROI optimization.
• Understanding of guest journey optimization and experience marketing.

Responsibilities

• Drive measurable P&L growth across 30+ premium dining and event concepts.
• Develop revenue-focused marketing strategies for our diverse portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team focused on revenue metrics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital marketing analytics

CRM platforms

Revenue growth

P&L management

Tools

Google Analytics

HubSpot

Salesforce

OpenTable

Job description

Company Description

Drive Revenue Growth Across Canada's Most Prestigious Hospitality Portfolio!

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality stands as Canada's hospitality leader, home to award-winning destinations including Canoe (Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2025) and Auberge du Pommier. As Director of Marketing, you'll directly influence revenue streams across our diverse portfolio while shaping the future of Canadian culinary excellence.

What You'll Accomplish

• Drive measurable P&L growth across 30+ premium dining and event concepts
• Lead marketing strategies generating $125M+ in annual revenue
• Position yourself as a hospitality marketing leader within Canada's most respected brand

Your Revenue Impact

As our Director of Marketing, you'll be directly accountable for driving 15% year-over‑year revenue growth through strategic digital initiatives and portfolio optimization. This role demands proven expertise in translating marketing investments into measurable bottom-line results.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop revenue-focused marketing strategies for our diverse portfolio, from fine dining flagships to event venues
• Own P&L impact across all marketing channels, with quarterly revenue accountability
• Lead market expansion initiatives supporting new concept development and location rollouts
• Digital Revenue Mastery
• Drive sophisticated CRM strategies optimizing customer lifetime value and retention
• Execute advanced marketing automation across platforms to maximize conversion rates
• Leverage predictive analytics to identify high-value customer segments and revenue opportunities
• Multi-Brand Portfolio Excellence
• Create bespoke marketing strategies for each concept while identifying cross-promotional revenue synergies
• Manage brand positioning for award-winning restaurants alongside corporate event venues
• Balance individual brand integrity with portfolio-wide revenue optimization
• Team & Budget Leadership
• Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing team focused on revenue metrics
• Manage $3M+ annual marketing budget with demonstrable ROI accountability
• Report directly to executive leadership on marketing performance and business impact

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive marketing leadership with proven revenue growth track record
• Experience managing marketing budgets exceeding $2M with demonstrated ROI optimization
• Expertise in digital marketing analytics, CRM platforms, and marketing automation
• Strategic leadership experience with multi-brand or multi-location businesses
• Hospitality Leadership Preferred:
• Experience in hospitality, food service, luxury retail, or premium consumer brands strongly preferred
• Understanding of guest journey optimization and experience marketing
• Knowledge of reservation systems, loyalty programs, and hospitality-specific metrics
• Revenue-Driving Competencies:
• Advanced proficiency in Google Analytics, paid media platforms, and attribution modeling
• Experience with OpenTable, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar enterprise CRM platforms
• Proven ability to optimize conversion funnels and customer acquisition costs
• Strong financial acumen with P&L accountability experience
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

Career-Defining Opportunity: Lead marketing for Canada's most prestigious hospitality portfolio, directly impacting a multi-million dollar business while working with award-winning culinary talent and operational excellence.

Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and significant professional development investment.

Work-Life Integration: Hybrid work model supporting strategic planning flexibility while maintaining hands-on venue engagement.

Professional Growth: Executive education opportunities, industry certifications, and mentorship from O&B's senior leadership team.

Cultural Excellence: Join a team recognized for genuine hospitality, innovation, and commitment to both guest delight and team member growth.

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.