Area Marketing Manager

Job Summary

This role supports two hotels in the Clearwater Beach market and plays a key part in driving awareness and revenue for one new restaurant, two rooftop bars, and additional on-site food & beverage outlets. The position will also contribute to pre-opening planning as needed for a new restaurant concept opening in 2026.

Key Responsibilities
Food & Beverage Marketing

• Develop and execute marketing plans for all restaurant and bar outlets; focus on local reach, repeat visitation and community engagement
• Partner with culinary and operations leaders to promote menu launches, seasonal activations and event programming
• Build campaigns that highlight rooftop experiences, brand activations and unique offerings

Local Market Engagement

• Serve as an on-the-ground ambassador for both hotels, seeking out new partnerships, local collaborations and cross-promotional opportunities
• Maintain a visible presence with the CVB, local chambers and professional groups
• Build strong relationships within the Clearwater and Tampa Bay food & beverage community

Content and Social Media

• Lead social media content execution for all food & beverage; create content calendars, produce photo and video assets, and manage posting and engagement
• Monitor channel performance and optimize based on insights
• Ensure brand standards and voice are consistent and clear, working in partnership with corporate social media team

Additional Responsibilities

• Support PR activations and influencer partnerships
• Coordinate creative needs with internal creative & branding team
• Work closely with the corporate marketing team to ensure alignment on priorities, messaging and campaign execution
• Assist with grand opening plans for any future concepts, including pre-launch storytelling and event planning

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of marketing experience, preferably in hospitality or food & beverage
• Strong understanding of the Clearwater Beach market and surrounding communities
• Proficient with social media platforms, content creation and basic analytics
• Comfortable representing the brand at community events and networking functions
• Skilled at building local partnerships and spotting new opportunities
• Organized, resourceful and able to manage multiple outlets and priorities

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to: 

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time 
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation 
• Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: selectservicehr@peregrinehg.com

Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free