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**Job Title:**Marketing Manager – Aqua Restaurant Group U.S. - Hutong Brand

Salary:$85,000 Based on experience and qualifications.

**Location:**New York City (Hybrid)

**Reports to:**Director of Marketing,U.S.

About Aqua Restaurant Group:

Aqua Restaurant Group is a global hospitality leader with over 25 locations,renowned for creating immersive culinary destinations that combine exceptional cuisine,elevated design,and vibrant energy. In the U.S.,we operate Aqua NYC (home to Aqua Kyoto and Aqua Roma),Hutong NYC,and Hutong Miami - each delivering a distinct yet elevated dining experience grounded in culinary craftsmanship and cultural nuance.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a proactive,highly organized,execution-focused Marketing Manager to support the day-to-day implementation of marketing initiatives across our Hutong Brand in the U.S.. This role is vital in ensuring our marketing plans move from concept to reality:on time,on brand,and with impact.

The Marketing Manager will take the lead in managing timelines,coordinating internal and external teams,optimizing third-party partnerships,and ensuring our marketing efforts directly drive traffic and bookings. This person is a doer,a problem-solver,and a detail-oriented operator who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This position requires occasional attendance at events and activations outside of standard business hours,and may include responsibilities beyond those listed,reflecting the dynamic nature of our growing team and evolving initiatives.

While the primary focus of this position is the Hutong brand,the role is part of the broader Aqua Restaurant Group U.S. marketing team. Occasional collaboration and support across other venues may be required to ensure cohesive execution and shared success across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Execution

• Execute U.S. marketing plans developed in tandem with the Director of Marketing,ensuring timely delivery across all initiatives.

• Drive campaign timelines,track milestones,and hold all internal and external collaborators accountable.

• Maintain project organization and keep activations - big and small - moving efficiently.

• Work closely with the operations and reservations teams to ensure initiatives directly support cover counts,private event bookings,and guest conversion.

• Manage PR,Creative and Ad agencies.

2. Partnerships & Collaborations

• Own the performance and execution of third-party marketing platforms (e.g.,Blackbird,Bilt,RESY,Uber Eats…),ensuring campaigns are fully optimized and integrated.
• Manage influencer partnerships and content creator visits in coordination with PR and operations teams:aligning on content capture,coverage,and audience fit.
• Support earned media opportunities by working alongside our PR agency,providing key messaging,visual assets,and event coordination where needed.
• Identify and manage brand-aligned partnerships (e.g.,retail,luxury,cultural institutions,or events) that amplify visibility and drive guest traffic.
• Ensure strong follow-through and reporting for all external collaborations,with a focus on ROI and long-term relationship building.

3. Digital Marketing & Content

• Manage and implement the social media calendar,ensuring timely and relevant content that aligns with brand tone and business goals.
• Coordinate with creative vendors (photographers,videographers,designers) for asset production.
• Create Email Blasts,Text Blasts and other communications either in-house with templates,or with global designers.
• Manage all website updates,making sure the website remains accurate and aesthetic.
• Track performance data (clicks,conversions,bookings) to help optimize content and cadence.

4. Brick & Mortar Marketing

• Maintain on-site branding and touchpoints across all U.S. venues - menus,signage,table cards,activations,etc.
• Coordinate execution of on-premise promotions and experiential moments that enhance guest engagement.
• Liaise with operations teams to ensure seamless communication and consistency across all physical spaces.
• Support private event marketing materials and guest-facing sales tools.

5. Events

• Assist in developing event themes,programming,and marketing pushes
• Coordinate logistics across internal teams and external partners
• Manage invites,asset needs,and on-site execution
• Explore and secure third-party collaborations to expand audience reach

Who you are

• 4-6 years of marketing experience,preferably in hospitality,restaurant groups,or luxury lifestyle.
• Exceptionally organized,proactive,and solutions-driven - someone who gets things done.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution.
• Comfortable managing vendors,timelines,and communications across multiple teams and locations.
• Digitally fluent with strong instincts for guest behavior,social media,and conversion tactics.
• Collaborative,resourceful,and energized by a fast-paced environment with high standards.

Aqua Restaurant Group is an EEO (M/F/V).