Calling all Senior Marketeers looking for a challenge as fresh and inspiring as our Menus!

Are you an ambitious marketing professional with a genuine passion for drink, food and guest satisfaction within a premium brand setting? If you are a strategic marketing specialist we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for you. We have a unique opening for a permanent Marketing Manager to lead the agenda within our Mediterranean brands portfolio, and shape continued success for the future.

Sitting within our Premium division, Ego is a collection of 31 Mediterranean inspired Pubs and Restaurants which offer freshly cooked Mediterranean inspired food, cocktails and wine from across the continent.

Ego Mediterranean Restaurants focus on offering a wide variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fresh ingredients from our iconic Chargrilled Kebabs to more traditional Paella- all designed to offer a blend of authentic flavours and modern interpretations of Mediterranean food, appealing to a broad range of customers who seek a quality dining experience with a focus on healthy and delicious meals. Ego is the place to go for those feel good social occasions, that call for quality time and freshly prepared food & drink – we aim to radiate the good vibes that come from the Mediterranean attitude to food, and life! Ego has exciting plans over the next 2-3 years for growth and expansion, and we are looking for an expert marketeer to support us on that journey. 

As Marketing Manager for Mediterranean brands, you will report into the Head of Brand Marketing for our Premium division. Joining a vibrant and innovative wider Premium Marketing team, this role is also part of a very supportive wider brand marketing division. Operating in a mobile role, this will require travel to the Midlands, on average this can be between 1-2 times a week however this may vary depending upon role requirements.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Mobile working: the flexibility to work from home, the office or one of our sites
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in
• Private medical plan- to help keep you safe and secure 
• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you covered.  What’s more, you can also choose FIVE of your nearest and dearest and sign them up to 20% family and friend’s discount.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends! 

On top of all this, we offer a pension, 26 days paid holiday; friends & family discount, high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

The Opportunity - Marketing Manager, Mediterranean Brands

• Your role and responsibilities are both challenging and varied, and include the following: -
• Support the brands in retaining the current Market outperformance whilst understanding the next steps required to continue with this outperformance.
• Define and Execute the Mediterranean Brands immediate to mid-term strategy including the ongoing  development of the offer.
• To be a key stakeholder in the ongoing development of Mediterranean proposition – including growth and expansion plans.
• Development of the complex Mediterranean Brands food offer and drink offer.
• Develop the Mediterranean brands marketing communication plans.  
• Creatively evaluating consumer trends, market conditions, competitor information and implement marketing strategy accordingly
• Manage relations and work with various agencies to include Social, creative, artwork and digital.
• Managing all brand marketing expenditure in line with agreed budgets and forecasts
• Driving Mediterranean Brands profit, volume and market share objectives in line with company ambition
• Developing and maximising third party relationships in conjunction with key internal stakeholders to deliver on-brand objectives and strategies
• Coaching and development of an Assistant Marketing Manager with full line management accountability, including reviewing and managing performance and retention of team.

What we’d like to see from you:

• 4yrs + in a Brand Marketing role.  
• Strong Experience of developing a food and drink offer within a complex brand.
• A strategic and commercial attitude to sales and marketing
• Passion for food and drink, with experience of launching a significant food menu. 
• Be able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Creative and dynamic with the ability to multi task, work at pace and prioritise is essential for this role
• Self-starter, with a passion, drive and a can-do attitude

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger.

Sounds like an opportunity where you could make a difference? Apply for this role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting journey.

Closing Date –  11.59pm on Wednesday 12th March 2025