If you're reading this, chances are you're already working in a marketing role, or you're keen to find out more about one. Whichever it is, you might want to think about what the hospitality industry could offer you. To help you put together a picture of what a hospitality marketing role might look like, we spoke to two people in our marketing team.

Ellie joined us back in 2020, bringing with her many years of experience leading hospitality marketing teams. As our Head of Brand Marketing, Ellie is responsible for the entire restaurant division at M&B, overseeing the strategies for each of our 13 brands and making sure they truly reflect their values.

Now, Ryan also joined us in 2020, but his time at M&B looks very different from Ellie's. Ryan joined our marketing graduate scheme, which was consisted of seven placements, 3 of which totaled a year worth of Assistant Marketing Management level holds . He got to try his hand at launching new offers, creating video ad campaigns and leading our Commonwealth Games 2022 portfolio-level social campaign. Having completed the scheme, Ryan is now working as the permanent Assistant Marketing Manager for Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery

But that's enough from us. Let's hear from Ellie and Ryan so you can kick off your career in hospitality marketing and figure out if M&B could be the place for you.

Why did you choose to bring your marketing career to the hospitality industry?

Ellie - I’ve always had a toe in hospitality, be it working behind a bar or through hospitality training and events. Nothing beats the buzz of this industry. It’s hard to describe, but I love working in a place that brings moments of joy, comfort, fun and friendship to its guests!

Ryan - I was led towards the industry due to having a real passion for eating and drinking out, plus I have prior experience working in/with the hospitality industry,. I knew the M&B graduate scheme would be a great pathway to work directly with the hospitality marketing team at some of the nation's most loved food and drink brands.