Marketing Manager - Restaurants and Bars

Job Description

The Marketing Manager will lead marketing activity for Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s restaurants and bars, developing campaigns that increase awareness, bookings, revenue and guest engagement. Requirements typically include several years of marketing experience in hospitality, food and beverage, or a related commercial environment; strong digital, social media, content, public relations and campaign management skills; and excellent written and verbal communication. The successful candidate is expected to understand restaurant trends, manage agencies and internal stakeholders, monitor marketing performance, control budgets and deliver creative promotions aligned with Sofitel’s luxury brand standards. Knowledge of the Sydney dining market and experience using marketing, analytics or reservation platforms would be advantageous.

Company Info

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes luxury, premium, midscale and economy brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure and ibis. Accor focuses on memorable guest experiences, responsible tourism, employee development and local community engagement. Sofitel is the group’s French-inspired luxury brand, combining local character with French hospitality, design and cuisine. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is an established five-star hotel in central Sydney, known for its accommodation, meeting facilities, dining venues and proximity to the city’s business, cultural and retail attractions. The property offers opportunities to work in an international hotel environment with exposure to luxury hospitality, restaurant marketing and large-scale commercial operations.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, events and marketing, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and resort destinations. Workplace culture is generally direct, practical and collaborative, with emphasis on punctuality, customer service, workplace safety and work-life balance. Sydney provides an urban lifestyle with beaches, cultural venues, diverse dining, public transport and relatively high living costs. Australia is a country and continent rather than a single island, although it includes many islands and coastal destinations. Skilled applicants commonly use employer-sponsored visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage pathway where eligible, or working holiday and graduate visas depending on nationality and circumstances. Candidates should check current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs. Relocation usually requires proof of qualifications, health insurance, adequate funds and budgeting for rent, transport and taxes.