Marketing Manager

Marketing Executive

About Ishtar Restaurant:
Ishtar is a well-established, much-loved restaurant known for its refined Middle Eastern cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and loyal clientele. With a strong reputation already in place, we are now looking to elevate our brand further and expand our presence both online and offline.

We are seeking a creative, driven, and hands-on Marketing Executive to take ownership of Ishtar’s marketing activity and help shape the next phase of our growth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about food, hospitality, branding, and storytelling. You will work closely with the directors and have real influence over strategy, content, and campaigns.

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and footfall.
• Manage and grow Ishtar’s social media presence (Instagram focus).
• Create engaging content: visuals, captions, campaigns, and storytelling.
• Plan and promote events, special menus, collaborations, and seasonal campaigns.
• Work with photographers, influencers, PR agencies, and partners.
• Oversee email marketing, newsletters, and customer communications.
• Track performance, engagement, and campaign results.

• Experience in marketing, social media, or hospitality branding.
• Strong creative eye and understanding of premium/luxury positioning.
• Confident communicator with excellent written English.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Passion for restaurants, food, and lifestyle brands.

• Creative freedom:
  You’ll have real ownership and space to bring ideas to life.
• Established brand:
  Work with a respected restaurant with a loyal following.
• Direct access to decision-makers:
  Your ideas won’t get lost in layers of management.
• Growth potential:
  Opportunity to grow with the brand and expand into broader concepts.
• Inspiring environment: A beautiful restaurant, exciting events, and a passionate team.

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

We offer continuous training to develop our staff personally and professionally. You can grow within the company, that’s always a possibility.