Internal Communications Specialist

What does it mean to be a Brinker Head?

It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy.

At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

The Communications Specialist is an entry-level role on the Communications team, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Communications. This position supports communications efforts across Field Communications, Restaurant Support Center Communications, Graphic Design, and Photo/Video Production, helping to create and deliver engaging content and experiences for team members across Brinker, Chili's, and Maggiano's.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are a collaborative team player who enjoys solving problems, supporting others, and bringing ideas to life through a variety of communication channels.

• Draft, edit, and publish engaging internal communications, including emails, newsletters, articles, and announcements that translate operational and business updates into meaningful content for restaurant and support center audiences.
• Manage and maintain communication channels across Linked In, Hot Schedules, RSC digital boards, and the Brinker One intranet to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging across all brands.
• Design and produce basic graphic assets, GIFs, and other visual content to enhance internal communications and employee engagement.
• Support the development, design, and formatting of newsletters, presentations, and PowerPoint decks for leadership, operational, and company-wide communications.
• Capture photo and video content to support internal storytelling, events, and organizational communications.
• Perform basic photo and video editing to create polished and effective multimedia assets.
• Maintain communication calendars, distribution lists, and meeting invitations to support effective planning and execution of communication initiatives.
• Monitor and manage shared communications inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests as appropriate.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and live communication activities, ensuring seamless execution and participant experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop content and guide materials through established review and approval processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency by streamlining, automating, and reducing duplication within recurring communication workflows.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support communication objectives, drive alignment, and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic photography, videography, and photo/video editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collabora…