Senior Brand Manager

Senior Brand ManagerSalary – Up to £60,000 paSchedule – Full TimeExperience – Previous experience within a premium Restaurant GroupJKS are seeking a Senior Brand Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Brand Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.As Senior Brand Manager you and the team will be responsible for overseeing marketing, brand and design for our award-winning Indian restaurants (Gymkhana, 42, Trishna, Brigadiers, Ambassadors Clubhouse & Ambassy)This role involves developing and executing marketing strategy for the brand that will translate globally and deliver results both commercially and creatively. You will mange the execution of all marketing activities.You will responsible in ensuring brand standards are maintained, while also driving covers and sales.The PositionWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Brand Manager to manage the day to day marketing function with us at JKS Indian Restaurants. The successful candidate will have previous experience marketing for a premium London dining concept.Develop and implement a brand and partnerships strategy that will grow the JKS Indian restaurants into market leading global brandsBuild a comprehensive annual brand marketing roadmap that will support both the growth objectives of each individual restaurant and the brands as a wholeLead the execution and implementation of brand and marketing initiatives, enabling the Marketing Team to hit long-term and short-term goalsWork with creative, design and videography teams both internal and freelance to create innovate brand collateral and campaigns which stand out in the marketManage junior Marketing team members taking responsibility for their contribution to the successful execution of brand and marketing strategies as well as their professional developmentManage PR agency partners and ensure they are meeting objectives, providing demonstrable ROIStrategise and executive new brand launch marketing plansStrategise, secure and execute creative brand collaborations and partnerships. Be able to create relationships with other leading brands that share our values and make them a realityStrategise and secure commercial media partnership opportunities for the brands and brand foundersWork with stakeholders and partners across the company to execute marketing, communications and press plansWork collaboratively with the team to define measurable metrics for brand value and use them to judge the success of brand marketing effortsOwn the marketing and PR budgets with responsibility to demonstrate incremental & positive return on investmentExperience with CRM – creating campaigns, automations and using website CMS systems and regularly updating websitesOwn and ensure that brand initiatives are contributing to the commercial success of the business. Be able to demonstrate how brand initiatives are helping drive increased covers and top-line salesContinually measure success through key performance metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive analysis, campaign results and consumer trends in order to translate results into actionable insights for the teamHave P&L accountability be able to demonstrate how brand strength and activities are contributing to salesOversee brand, marketing, community engagement, content, social media and eventsOccasionally support other JKS brands as requiredWho You Are-Growth mindset with proven track record of developing and embodying a culture of rapid experimentation and continuous learningA great communicatorCommercially drivenA compelling writer able to translate raw ideas from stake holders into narrative brand copy that drives engagement and resultsMinimum 5 years experience in brand forward marketing role at a consumer facing brand in the premium / luxury space (experience in food and beverage or other hospitality a plus)A passion for restaurants and a keen knowledge of the London scene and global landscapeA proven ability to manage teams in a fast-moving, multi-layered businessAbility to manage a large number of stakeholdersAbility to manage and plan at both the strategic and operational levelsCritical thinking, strategic acumen, and market insightExperience working on an international brand a plusExperience with Adobe or other creative tools and paid media is a plusYou will need to have a broad knowledge of marketing across multi-platforms: print, digital, video, social media and pressBenefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:Treat YourselfUp to 50% off dining across JKS RestaurantsRetail & Takeaway DiscountsCode App MembershipLook After YourselfDiscounted Gym MembershipWagestream stream your pay earlierCompany Donations for your involvement with CharitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to Financial AdviceWedding Gift & New-born Care Package – Celebrating your big occasionsProgress YourselfAccess to our fantastic L&D CalendarA personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledgeCareer progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.Be YourselfAdditional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days)Employee referral scheme – paying up to £600 per referralStaff parties & long service awardsThe GroupJKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the Worlds 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyles, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.AMRT1_UKCT