Job Description

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.

The marketing team at O&B is a dynamic group of creative professionals who specialize in all areas of marketing, including digital marketing, public relations, social media, graphic design, photography, guest relations and more. With a focus on collaboration and producing exceptional work, we work together to achieve company goals and objectives, while identifying new opportunities that will help set O&B apart in the food and hospitality industry.

While we are currently working remotely, this position would eventually be based out of our midtown head office, with regular visits to Toronto restaurants that are accessible by the TTC.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages/salary packages
• Gratuity sharing
• A comprehensive group benefits program
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff dining discount
• RRSP matching program

Under the supervision of the Digital Marketing Manager and Senior Social Media Specialist, the Social Media Coordinator will work closely with the marketing team to support O&B's digital marketing initiatives across a variety of social media platforms (eg. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn). The ideal candidate will have a passion for social media marketing and the restaurant and hospitality industry, and will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

• Produce creative copy and visual content for a variety of accounts across different social media platforms
• Support overall digital marketing strategies through content planning, execution and reporting
• Assist with developing and maintaining O&B's social media content calendar
• Assist with the development and execution of social media plans for new restaurant openings
• Engage with online communities, respond to guest messages, and liaise with O&B's Guest Advocacy and restaurant teams to resolve inquiries, complaints and feedback in a timely manner
• Onboard, train and support restaurant social media ambassadors with ongoing strategy and execution
• Perform bi-weekly check-ins with restaurant social media ambassadors
• Continually stay up-to-date on new social media trends and best practices, and share them with the Digital team
• Contribute to Digital Marketing campaign strategies and analysis
• Assist with O&B's influencer marketing program through outreach and campaign management
• Occasionally assist with onsite photoshoots and capture behind-the-scenes content

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in social media marketing, with a passion for creative storytelling
• Post-secondary education with a degree in Marketing, Communications, English or any other relevant field of study
• Ability to write clear, concise and compelling copy that reflects numerous unique brand voices
• Exceptional grammatical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, including but not limited to: Instagram,Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Experience following brand guidelines and creating content in Canva is an asset
• Past experience running paid ads through Meta Business Suite and Business Manager is an asset
• Experience working with content scheduling tools such as Sprout Social and Later is an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Works extremely well under pressure and is able to multitask on concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Enjoys working in a hands-on and collaborative team environment
• Passionate about food and the hospitality industry

Additional Information

O&B values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all people qualified for this role to apply.
** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **