Location: BrightonSocial Media & Content Manager
Brighton + London | Full-Time/ Restaurant Based
We’re looking for a Social Media & Content Manager to lead the voice, content and creative energy for Black Rock Restaurants - some of Brighton and London’s most exciting restaurant brands.
Black Rock Restaurants is one of Brighton’s leading independent hospitality groups, known for creating vibrant restaurants, bars, and hospitality experiences across the city.
The group includes Burnt Orange, The Coal Shed Brighton, The Coal Shed London, Tutto, The Salt Room, and The Crazy Goose.
From late-night cocktails at Burnt Orange to fire-led feasting at The Coal Shed and the relaunch of The Salt Room, this is a role for someone who lives and breathes hospitality, culture, food, drinks and social storytelling. You’ll lead social media across the group while helping shape wider brand campaigns, launches, partnerships and guest experiences - creating work that not only looks great, but delivers real commercial impact.
One day you could be capturing content during a busy dinner service, the next launching a new menu campaign, hosting influencers, planning an event or presenting ideas to senior leadership. We’re looking for someone creative, commercially aware and confident working across multiple fast-moving brands.
You can expect to be on-site across our restaurants, events and launches, creating content where the action happens. This role is not office based.
What You’ll Be Doing Social Media & Content
Lead day-to-day social media and content execution across the groupCreate high-quality content across Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In and other social platformsShoot and edit content in venues, capturing both planned campaigns and reactive momentsOwn and manage content calendars across all brandsSupport launches, seasonal campaigns, events and activationsEnsure every brand’s tone of voice and visual identity is consistent and engagingDrive awareness, engagement and bookings through standout creative contentA highly hands-on content role, including photography, videography, reels and short-form video production across multiple platformsOwnership of content capture and social activation around launches, partnerships, events and PR momentsActing as guardian of tone of voice, visual identity and brand positioning across each venueBrand & Campaigns
Support wider marketing campaigns, partnerships and key trading periodsHelp deliver major brand moments including launches, relaunches and seasonal campaignsWork closely with the Sales & Marketing Director on brand direction and campaign prioritiesEnsure all communications are commercially relevant and aligned with brand standardsStakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with GMs, chefs and operational teamsCollaborate across sales, digital and operationsPresent ideas confidently and influence stakeholders across the businessManage feedback constructively while protecting creative quality and brand consistencyRelationship building, influencing stakeholders and acting as a brand champion across the venuesCommercial & Performance
Track and report on campaign and social performanceUnderstand what drives bookings, covers and revenue — not just engagementUse trends, insights and analytics to continuously improve output and effectivenessSupport wider commercial planning through guest and social insightsDeliver weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI reportingWhat We’re Looking For
Strong social media and content creation experienceExcellent eye for brand, photography and storytellingConfidence capturing and editing content in fast-paced hospitality environments2-3 years experience working in a similar role within hospitality, lifestyle or premium consumer brandsStrong commercial awareness and understanding of performance marketingHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesEnergetic, proactive and confident working across multiple stakeholdersGenuine passion for restaurants, food, drinks, hospitality and cultureWhat Success in This Role Looks Like
Driving engagement, awareness and bookings across all brandsDelivering consistent, high-quality campaigns and contentSupporting…
