Marketing Manager

Centennial Hospitality Group; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Hospitality Group is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead integrated campaigns across our restaurant brands. The role blends storytelling, local activations, and data-driven digital strategy in a hybrid setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Digital and Finance to ensure guest excitement and in-store execution, while managing budgets and vendor relationships. The position offers alignment with growth and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location brands.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project pipelines, and handle dynamic budgets.
• Experience with digital marketing channels and practical AI tools for marketing output.
• Passion for local field marketing, event activation and authentic brand storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Drive Campaign Strategy: Own the integrated marketing calendar across multiple concepts and activations.
• Master Cross-Functional Go-To-Market: Partner with Operations, Digital and Finance for seamless campaigns.
• Lead Local Activations & Partnerships: Build relationships with universities, events, and programs.
• Leverage Tech & AI: Use AI tools to scale content, track ROI, and optimize channels.
• Manage Assets & Agencies: Direct vendor workflows, briefs and brand standards.
• Track & Optimize: Oversee budgets, measure loyalty and foot traffic, improve post-campaign playbooks.

Skills

Marketing experience

Leadership

Digital & AI savvy

Community focus

Execution mindset

Tools

Paid media

Email/SMS

Social media

AI marketing tools

Job description

Bring Your Appetite for Strategy & Growth

At Centennial Hospitality Group, we create welcoming, innovative dining experiences rooted in local partnership and genuine hospitality. We’re seeking a high-energy Marketing Manager to lead integrated marketing campaigns across our portfolio of restaurant brands. If you thrive on blending creative storytelling, local activations, and data-driven digital strategy, this is your recipe for success.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Campaign Strategy: Own the integrated marketing calendar across multiple concepts—coordinating LTOs, seasonal promotions, local activations, and new store openings.
• Master Cross-Functional Go-To-Market: Partner closely with Operations, Digital, and Finance to ensure campaigns deliver guest excitement and seamless in-store execution.
• Lead Local Activations & Partnerships: Build high-impact relationships with key community partners—including local universities, the Greeley Stampede, and regional athletic programs.
• Leverage Tech & AI: Utilize modern marketing tools and progressive AI workflows to scale content production, track ROI, and optimize multi-channel performance.
• Manage Assets & Agencies: Direct vendor workflows, media agencies, creative briefs, and brand standards across digital, print, and in-store channels.
• Track & Optimize: Oversee marketing budgets, measure key metrics (loyalty, foot traffic, redemption), and run post-campaign playbooks for continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience, ideally within restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location consumer brands.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project pipelines, and handle dynamic budgets.
• Digital & AI Savvy: Strong toolkit covering paid media, email/SMS, social, reputation management, and practical AI tools for marketing output.
• Community Focus: Passion for local field marketing, event activation, and authentic brand storytelling.
• Execution Mindset: High detail orientation with the agility to navigate both executive reporting and hands-on store activations.

Schedule & Logistics

• Role Structure: Hybrid model (~70% office-based, ~30% in-store, field, or event activations).
• Hours: 45–50 hours/week, with flexibility needed for evening/weekend community events and restaurant visits.
• Physical & Travel Expectations: Ability to travel locally between locations/events, set up promotional displays, and handle event logistics (ability to lift up to 20–30 lbs).

Why Join Us?

At CHG, we live by Quality, Service, Value, Pride, Positive Energy, and Development. You’ll have a visible seat at the table in a scaling company where your initiatives directly impact revenue, guest loyalty, and company expansion.

Centennial Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.