BRAND ACTIVATION MANAGER

Compass Group USA; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company in Redwood City, CA seeks a Brand Activation Manager to lead culinary-forward marketing initiatives and client-facing campaigns. You will collaborate with sales, culinary, and operations to bring innovative brand experiences to our accounts.

The role emphasizes storytelling, data-driven insights, and strong written and verbal communication to showcase impact and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism preferred.
• 3+ years in marketing, communications, or PR; agency or in-house foodservice/restaurant background welcome.
• Proficiency in writing with excellent grammar and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape brand activation strategies across Bon Appetit accounts in Redwood City.
• Collaborate with sales, culinary, and operations to execute campaigns that drive guest engagement.
• Present insights and results to clients with a proactive, creative, and strategic mindset.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Public Speaking

Writing

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

MS Office

Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

WordPress

Web Analytics

Job description

BRAND ACTIVATION MANAGER - REDWOOD CITY, CA

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism preferred
• 3+ years years of experience in marketing, communications, or PR — agency or in-house foodservice/restaurant background welcome
• A genuine passion for great food and hospitality, with an interest in sustainability
• A proactive, creative, and strategic mindset — you spot opportunities before they're obvious
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and WordPress; design process experience is a plus
• Excellent writing skills and sharp attention to grammar, detail, and process
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills, with comfort presenting to clients
• Familiarity with web analytics tools a plus

As part of Compass Group, Bon Appétit brings the resources of an industry leader to a brand built on culinary craft, sustainability, and genuine hospitality. This role puts you at the intersection of creativity and strategy — shaping how guests experience our accounts while growing your career alongside a team that believes in "automating the predictable, so we can humanize the exceptional."

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

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