What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Marketing Officer – Growing Restaurant Group position at Gecko Hospitality (Corporate)?
Chief Marketing Officer – Tampa, FL 🔥
💰 $200,000–$215,000 base up to 50% bonus full benefits
📍 On-site in Tampa, FL | ✈️ Travel required
Are you a restaurant marketing powerhouse ready to lead a national brand into its next era of innovation and growth?
We’re looking for an accomplished Chief Marketing Officer to drive brand strategy, creative development, and franchise marketing initiatives for a leading experiential dining company. This is a high-visibility executive role with the opportunity to shape how millions of guests experience the brand.
What You’ll Do
⭐ Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team across brand, digital, and communications.
⭐ Design and execute campaigns that blend creativity with measurable ROI.
⭐ Partner with Operations, Culinary, and Franchise teams to align national and local initiatives.
⭐ Oversee vendor relationships, budgets, and marketing innovation.
⭐ Use guest analytics and digital tools to elevate engagement and loyalty.
Who You Are
✅ Proven marketing executive with 15 years of leadership in restaurant or hospitality marketing.
✅ Experienced in multi-unit and franchise environments with a strong grasp of guest behavior and brand positioning.
✅ Strategic visionary with hands-on leadership and exceptional communication skills.
✅ Data-driven creative thinker who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
✅ Based in the Tampa area and ready for full in-office leadership with travel to key markets.
Why This Role
This is a rare, high-impact leadership opportunity to define and elevate the marketing vision for one of the nation’s premier dining brands. You’ll shape the brand’s future, build emotional connections with guests, and drive meaningful growth — backed by an experienced executive team and strong franchise community.
