Events and Marketing Associate

Location: New Orleans, LA or Denver, CO

Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000

Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried

Reports To: Ownership

About Pomegranate Hospitality

Pomegranate Hospitality is a Michelin recognized restaurant group based in New Orleans and Denver. We operate three distinct concepts with a shared commitment to culinary excellence, financial integrity, and hospitality-driven culture.

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Role Overview

The Marketing and Events Associate drives revenue growth across all three Pomegranate Hospitality restaurants by executing marketing strategy and selling hospitality experiences.. This is a front-row seat to what makes our business work — you'll be in the middle of everything, from managing digital campaigns to prospecting private events, always with an eye toward the numbers that matter.

You'll lead our marketing across digital channels, analyzing performance data and optimizing spend for maximum impact. You'll also drive events revenue through both private events and restaurant-hosted community experiences; our restaurant teams will execute most events day-to-day. For full restaurant buyouts and major events, you'll collaborate more closely on coordination and logistics. Most importantly, you'll think like an owner — understanding how marketing and events directly impact revenue, margins, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Digital Strategy

Manage back-end analytics for customer-facing marketing & sales channels; track performance and ROI - ie Square, Uber Eats, EZ Cater, Doordash, & E-mail Marketing

Own email marketing campaigns; coordinate strategy, segmentation, and execution

Monitor and analyze Google Analytics data to understand guest behavior and inform marketing decisions

Create, manage, and optimize Google Ads campaigns; track performance and adjust strategy for optimal conversion and cost efficiency

Manage social media advertising campaigns; analyze performance metrics and adjust targeting and messaging

Oversee web updates and content for company websites & other online platforms (Resy, Square, EZ Cater, etc.) to ensure accuracy, relevance, and optimal user experience

Creative & Design

Create graphics and promotional materials using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)

Design and produce marketing materials and collateral including flyers, posters, menus, social media graphics, and other promotional items that drive customer engagement and awareness

Events Sales & Promotion

Drive sales of private events (corporate events, social gatherings, celebrations, etc.) across all three Pomegranate Hospitality restaurants

Drive revenues through restaurant-hosted events such as mahjong nights, book dinners, and other creative ways to engage and build community

Own market outreach, prospecting, and promotion of events to corporate accounts, wedding planners, event coordinators, and individual guests

Respond promptly and professionally to all event inquiries in Perfect Venue; maintain organized systems for inquiries, quotes, and confirmations

Work with clients to understand event goals, customize offerings, and develop proposals, contracts, and timelines

Coordinate with restaurant teams on event details and ensure clear communication for successful execution

Understand and communicate event budgets, margins, and financial metrics; ensure events are priced and structured for profitability

Cookbook Tour & Special Projects

Assist with logistics for cookbook tour and related events — from travel and accommodations to event venues, catering, and guest management

Liaise with PR teams and publicists to manage timelines, deliverables, and outreach coordination

Keep all moving parts of high-visibility projects organized and on track from concept through completion

Analysis & Project Management

Manage marketing and events projects with clear ownership; track success metrics and ROI

Analyze financial impact of marketing campaigns and events; understand how both drive revenue and margins

Build reports and dashboards to measure success and inform strategic decisions

Required Qualifications

2+ years of experience in marketing, events, or hospitality-related roles

Proficiency with Google Analytics and Google Ads; ability to interpret data and optimize campaigns

Hands-on experience with email marketing platforms and social media management

Demonstrated sales ability; experience selling private events, hospitality services, or similar offerings

Strong understanding of restaurant operations, customer behavior, and what drives restaurant revenue

Financially savvy; comfortable building and analyzing event budgets, margins, and business metrics

Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and respond promptly to inquiries

Creative thinker with a proven track record of taking ideas from conception to launch and measuring results

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with ai tools like Claude - ability to work more efficiently with the use of ai - while monitoring outputs for accuracy

Graphic design skills in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign)

Prior experience managing private events in a restaurant or upscale hospitality setting

Familiarity with restaurant POS systems, catering platforms, or event management software

What We Offer

Competitive salary ($55,000–$60,000 based on experience) with comprehensive benefits

Health insurance, paid time off, and discounts at Pom Hospitality restaurants

Direct mentorship from ownership and exposure to all aspects of restaurant operations and strategy

The opportunity to impact revenue, marketing, and guest experience across three acclaimed restaurants

A collaborative team environment rooted in culinary excellence and business integrity

Growth potential within Michelin recognized restaurant group

Pomegranate Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.