DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Director of Communications

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards Best Places to Work!

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Job Summary

The Director of Communications for Restaurant Associates will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens our brand, amplifies our values of CARE, enhances our reputation, and drives employee engagement across all levels of the organization.

This individual will oversee both internal communications to ensure employees are informed, aligned, and motivated, and external communications to build brand awareness for the various sectors and accounts, manage media relations, and enhance potential guest and client confidence.

As a senior leader within the company, the Director of Communications will serve as a trusted advisor to executives, guiding messaging around corporate strategy, brand initiatives, crisis communications, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Build on and implement the internal communications strategy, fostering engagement, alignment, and a strong company culture.
• Lead communication planning for leadership and client announcements, organizational changes, and key company initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Culture, Operations, and Marketing to ensure team members are informed, engaged, and aligned with company vision and programs.
• Oversee internal communication channels (employee engagement app, monthly internal newsletter, quarterly client newsletter, town halls, R / A website), ensuring consistent and engaging messaging.
• Support executive communications, including individual social media posts, speech writing, talking points, and leadership messaging.

External Communications

Leadership & Strategy

Qualifications

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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