Team Kostow is excited to welcome a Marketing Manager to their growing communications team. This fulltime position will support the Director of Brand in all marketing efforts within the Team Kostow portfolio. Assisting with digital marketing, social media, and on-site brand initiatives, this role is perfect for a highly organized, eager collaborator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about bringing creative culinary experiences to life.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to:
Digital Marketing
• Photography + Videography
o Organize photoshoots and video shoots, to include circulating shot lists, communicating and
collaborating with culinary, scheduling and confirming photographer(s).
o Onsite execution for all concept-related shoots, both on and off property.
o Manage shoot set-up, execution, and breakdown.
• Social Media
o Apply and schedule assets for all concepts; to include Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and
other social outlets as needed.
o Write copy and send monthly calendar for review in a timely manner.
o Engage with social audience through reshares, comments and DM.
o Input Month End data, extract learnings, and statistics.
• Websites
o Oversee the optimization and maintenance of all Team Kostow websites, updating seasonal
content, landing pages, new menus, create forms, among other updates.
o Implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility.
• E-Communications
o Create monthly and seasonal campaigns through Mailchimp, per concept and for Team
Kostow, to include Newsletters and ad-hoc campaigns.
§ To include copywriting, applying digital assets, and tracking performance.
Restaurant Activations & Private Events
• Assist in executing brand activations and restaurant events, across all concepts. This is including but
are not limited to:
o The Charter Oak’s Potluck Dinner Series
o Ciccio’s Italian Chef Series
o Loveski’s Meat Cute Series
o CCK Partner Events
• Oversee all guest chef travel details and reservations, all staying in-line with the budget of each
activation.
• Work with contracted artist to create bespoke artwork, write and apply approved copy, design event
menus. Send all creative assets to corporate partners for review in a timely manner.
• Work with the Director of Events to create and maintain collateral, to include, but not limited to;
Private Event Brochures, Wedding Brochures, Seasonal Menus, Industry E-communications and
any other ad-hoc digital or physical touchpoints.
Internal Restaurant Relations
• Monthly team communications, per concept to include holiday, birthday, and milestone
announcements.
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal team gatherings and gifting.
• Assist with investor relations and other stakeholders, executing seasonal gifting and outreach.
Administrative & Onsite Support
• Monitor, record & respond to all donation requests.
• Save and organize media clips and press-related assets.
• Organize and coordinate internal and amenities, assisting with curating and shipping seasonal gifts.
• Update and internally distribute the Marketing Content Calendar.
• Organize all photo and video assets in Dropbox.
Qualifications
• (2-4) years of marketing experience
• A growth mindset, strong organizational skills, ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, takes initiative, and works well in a collaborative team setting
• Ability to prioritize time and meet deadlines under time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, to be seen as a representative of Team Kostow
• Experience with Excel, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom & InDesign
• Knowledge of Mailchimp & Later
• Willingness to frequently travel throughout the Bay Area and Napa Valley, attending weekly
meetings and activations at each restaurant.
About Team Kostow
Team Kostow is a creative culinary studio redefining American dining by weaving a Northern California ethos and incredible detail into experiences that feel both grounded and transformative. Every concept is different. The philosophy is the same. Created by Chef Christopher Kostow and Martina Kostow, the couple behind the curated culinary experiences The Restaurant at Meadowood, The Charter Oak, Loveski Deli, and Ciccio, every Team Kostow concept is known for fresh and sophisticated cuisine in an approachable setting. Together, these projects tell the evolving story of Team Kostow: a creative force unafraid to explore memory, place, and craft across formats.
