Marketing Manager

Marketing ManagerLocation: Farringdon, London. HybridSalary: £50k - £54k, 45 hours Start Date: ASAPAbout UsWe’re a proudly independent restaurant group celebrating incredible local cheese and cheesemakers through our much-loved brands — The Cheese Bar, The Cheese Barge, Pick & Cheese and Rind. With sites in London, Yorkshire and NYC we’re on a mission to champion great food, exceptional producers, and brilliant hospitality.As we grow, we’re looking for a Marketing Manager to help shape and tell our story. This is an opportunity for the right person to take ownership of a growing brand, bring our cheese producers' stories to life, and lead creative marketing across social, digital, PR and beyond — all with a sharp eye for detail that ensures consistency, quality, and impact.The RoleAs our Marketing Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of our brand — planning and producing creative content, managing campaigns, and building relationships across the media and hospitality world. You’ll work closely with our founder and leadership team from our Farringdon HQ, with opportunities to travel to our site in Yorkshire.Key ResponsibilitiesSocial Media – Plan, write, schedule and post across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; manage engagement and community; analyse and report performance on a weekly/monthly basis.Brand Storytelling – Craft engaging copy that captures our brand voice and brings our producers’ stories to lifeEmail Marketing & CRM – Own our mailing list and loyalty strategy, delivering smart, on-brand campaigns with precisionWebsite & Digital Presence – Play a key role in our website redesign project and ensure our online touch points are well executed, consistent, and effectiveContent & Campaigns – Collaborate with our team, external content creators and freelancers to deliver eye-catching visuals and memorable campaignsE-commerce & Bookings – Support delivery and reservations performance through targeted digital activityReporting & Insights – Use data to guide our strategy, backed by regular performance analysis across all channelsAgency Collaboration – Manage day-to-day relationships with PR and creative agencies, ensuring alignment on messaging, goals and brand strategyPublic Relations – Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers and industry partners. Manage PR campaigns to secure media coverage and enhance our public imageWho We’re Looking ForYou’re a strategic thinker with a creative spark — and an eye for attention to detail. You understand the power of storytelling and know how to translate a brand vision into words, visuals, and campaigns that connect. You’re just as comfortable pitching to a journalist as you are planning a content calendar or writing an email campaign.You’ll Need:Proven experience in a Marketing Manager (or similar) role within hospitality or food Strong interest in product knowledge and working with artisanal produce - Bonus points if it's CHEESEStrong knowledge of social media, digital marketing, CRM and public relations best practicesA confident copywriter with the ability to write engaging, brand-aligned contentA great design eye and experience working with tools like Canva. Experience with In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator would be a bonus! Meticulous attention to detail — you sweat the small stuff and it showsExperience with Meta, Google tools, CMS and CRM platformsStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at onceExperience working with PR agencies or managing media relationshipsA collaborative, can-do attitude and excitement about working in a fast-growing, passionate teamAdaptable, curious, and eager to grow with the brandWhy Work With Us?Be part of a growing, independent hospitality group with international ambitionHealth Shield Cash PlanWork directly with our founder and senior leadership teamTravel opportunities to Yorkshire and NYC A dynamic and supportive working environment where creativity is encouraged50% off for you and up to four friends across all our restaurants Team Socials and EventsHoliday days increase with length of serviceProducer trips to meet the cheesemakersMonthly Cheese bags!Bonus SchemeHow to ApplySend your CV, and examples of your work (social content, campaigns, or press coverage) to mathew@thecheesebar.com. Show us how your creativity, communication skills, and attention to detail make you a perfect fit for our growing team