Brand Manager

About Us

We are a highly motivated bunch who seek to create a space where you know you are going to have a good time. We are known for our art-inspired spaces that are great for social gatherings. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes. We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park restaurants. Our brand is glued together by our company culture.

Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand, Homeslice, and a common thread we share is paying a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. Currently, we are looking for other team members who would like to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.

This job is for someone who may be looking for something more unconventional than a downtown office and who values building the customer experience from the ground up. The ideal candidate wants something more than a cubical and to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated and willing to take initiative.

If you are a passionate and innovative Brand Manager, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success and growth of our restaurant brand. Join our team and help create a memorable dining experience for our valued customers.

HHPayco - Wicker Park - Happy Hospitality
1919 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Brand Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, hospitality, and brand development. As a Brand Manager, you will be responsible for crafting and executing strategies to enhance the restaurant group's brand identity, drive customer engagement, and contribute to the overall success of our establishments.

• Develop and maintain a strong and cohesive brand identity for the restaurant, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, including menus, signage, online presence, in store decor and marketing materials.
• Formulate and implement long-term brand strategies that align with the restaurant's values, target audience, and business objectives.
• Plan, execute, and oversee marketing campaigns to promote the restaurant, seasonal menus, special events, and promotions. Collaborate with the social media team to create compelling content.
• Manage and enhance the restaurant groups online presence, including the official website and social media channels. Develop engaging content and monitor online reviews to maintain a positive brand image.
• Increase and grow SEO traffic to restaurant groups, review Google Analytics for ad reporting & monitor all website traffic analytics.
• Develop strategies to engage and build a loyal customer base. Gather customer feedback, and analyze data to enhance the customer experience.
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships and collaborations that align with the restaurant's brand and values.
• Manage and enhance the restaurant groups merchandise. Provide merchandise sales updates, new asset suggestions, update merch selling platforms and manage inventory.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. Use market research to inform branding and marketing strategies.

Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions.

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, tedious or exacting work, and working with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, emergency situations, and irregular schedule.

• Proven experience as a Brand Manager, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and emerging trends.
• Creative flair and a passion for culinary experiences.
• Excellent creative and analytical skills.
• Proficient in digital marketing and social…