Restaurant Local Marketing & Catering Associate

Joining Kings Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate pursue learning through curiosity and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If youre excited to rise with our team come and join our ohana!

Key Responsibilities

Catering Sales & Growth

Own the catering pipeline end to endprospecting new accounts following up on leads managing orders and ensuring every catering experience reflects our brand. Develop relationships with local businesses offices schools churches and event planners to grow catering revenue and frequency.

Marketing Execution

Bring campaigns and promotions to life by executing against clear direction and timelines ensuring everything launches on time accurately and on brand.

Content Creation & Social Media

Create and post engaging content that highlights our irresistible food people and aloha vibes while managing day-to-day social media activity and interacting with our audience.

Website & Digital Updates

Keep all digital platforms current by updating menus promotions and key information so guests always have the latest offerings online.

Brand Ambassador & Community Engagement

Serve as a brand ambassador by representing Hello Hilo in the community supporting local events welcoming influencers and helping build relationships that drive awareness of our brand and our offerings.

Marketing Materials & In-Store Presence

Support the in-store experience by creating and updating signage and promotional materials that align with current campaigns and offerings.

Menu & Promotion Coordination

Stay connected with the restaurant team to ensure menu updates specials and promotions are accurately reflected across all channels.

Team Support & Execution

Collaborate with the operations team and step in during busy periods events and holidays to help ensure smooth and successful execution across the board.

Qualifications:

• Sales or business development experience ideally in food hospitality or a service-oriented field

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills you are energized by meeting people and following up

• Comfort working in a restaurant environment and willingness to step into operational support as needed

• Understanding of social media management and content creation.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently take initiative and lead creative projects.

• An understanding of current trends in marketing food and digital content creation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling content for various platforms.

• Strong photography and video production skills are a plus.

Hello Hilo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our Ohana.

Please note that we are focused on local candidates only.

Kings Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.