Assistant Marketing Director

Assistant Marketing Director

Locations:

Chick-fil-A North Collins Street, Arlington, TX

Chick-fil-A Eastchase Parkway, Fort Worth, TX

Compensation

$18–$25 per hour, based on experience, demonstrated leadership ability, and final role placement within our leadership structure. With an anticipated schedule of 30–40 hours per week. Candidates with stronger marketing, catering, operational, or leadership experience may be considered for placement at the higher end of the range. Starting compensation is negotiable based on qualifications.

Position Summary

The Assistant Marketing Director supports the planning and execution of marketing, community engagement, catering, and brand initiatives for one Chick-fil-A restaurant location.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines approximately 50% marketing and community engagement responsibilities with 50% catering and restaurant operations support. The Assistant Marketing Director works closely with the Marketing Director and restaurant leadership to strengthen community relationships, increase brand awareness, support catering growth, and ensure marketing initiatives are carried out effectively.

This position is expected to work approximately 30–40 hours per week, with scheduling based on restaurant, catering, event, and business needs. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, relationship-focused, and comfortable moving between administrative responsibilities, community events, catering execution, and restaurant operations.

Core Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy and Execution

• Support the development and execution of restaurant marketing initiatives aligned with business goals
• Assist with social media content, scheduling, and community engagement
• Help coordinate team member and community spotlight programs
• Create or coordinate digital, print, and in-store marketing materials
• Support promotional campaigns, product launches, and seasonal marketing initiatives
• Help plan and execute Spirit Nights, fundraisers, giveaways, and restaurant events
• Track marketing activities, results, and opportunities for continued growth
• Ensure marketing projects are completed accurately and on time

Community Engagement and Brand Partnerships

• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, churches, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other community partners
• Respond to community partnership, donation, sponsorship, and event requests
• Coordinate donation baskets, sandwich sponsorships, giveaways, and community support efforts
• Assist with scheduling and preparing for meetings with community organizations
• Represent the restaurant professionally at community events and partnership activities
• Maintain timely communication and follow-through with community stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the restaurant’s presence and impact within the local community

Catering Support and Business Development

• Support catering sales, outreach, and relationship-building efforts
• Assist with developing relationships with businesses, schools, churches, healthcare organizations, and community groups
• Help coordinate catering orders from preparation through delivery or pickup
• Confirm order details and support accurate, timely, and professional execution
• Assist with staging, packaging, loading, delivering, and setting up catering orders
• Follow up with catering guests and help identify opportunities for repeat business
• Support catering promotions, sampling opportunities, and community outreach
• Maintain Chick-fil-A standards for food quality, presentation, accuracy, and guest service

In-Store Marketing and Brand Standards

• Support restaurant décor, merchandising, and seasonal rollouts
• Coordinate Cow appearances, including scheduling, preparation, and event execution
• Maintain an organized inventory of marketing materials, promotional items, and event supplies
• Assist with Point of Purchase materials and ensure displays remain current and brand-consistent
• Update reader board messaging and in-store promotional content as assigned
• Support the management of digital offers and promotional materials
• Help ensure that all marketing content reflects Chick-fil-A brand standards and the restaurant’s local voice

Restaurant Operations and Leadership Support

• Work alongside the restaurant team to support daily operations and the guest experience
• Provide operational support during peak periods, special events, catering orders, and other business needs
• Demonstrate and reinforce Chick-fil-A standards for hospitality, cleanliness, food safety, accuracy, and speed of service
• Build positive working relationships with Team Members and restaurant leaders
• Remain flexible and willing to assist in different areas of the restaurant
• Communicate priorities, updates, and opportunities clearly with the Marketing Director and leadership team
• Model professionalism, initiative, reliability, and servant leadership

Qualifications

• Marketing, catering, restaurant, hospitality, sales, event planning, or community engagement experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and an operational mindset
• Comfortable building relationships and representing the restaurant in the community
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a leadership team
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content preferred
• Willingness to learn and follow Chick-fil-A brand standards
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for catering deliveries and community events

Scheduling and Availability

• Approximately 30–40 hours per week
• Schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays
• Saturday availability required
• Availability must be flexible based on catering orders, restaurant operations, community events, and promotional activities
• Some work may take place outside the restaurant at catering deliveries, partnership meetings, and community events

Physical and Operational Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, carry supplies, and assist with restaurant and event setup
• Ability to lift and transport catering orders, marketing materials, and event supplies
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as business and event needs require

Core Competencies

• Marketing and brand stewardship
• Community relationship management
• Catering execution and business development
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Organization and follow-through
• Operational flexibility
• Professional communication
• Initiative and accountability
• Guest-focused hospitality
• Servant leadership

The Assistant Marketing Director will be assigned primarily to either Chick-fil-A North Collins Street or Chick-fil-A Eastchase Parkway and will support the marketing, catering, and operational priorities of that restaurant.