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Toptable Group Is On The Hunt For A Communications Director

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Vancouver, BC | Duties and Responsibilities: The Communications Director play a key role in building and sustaining the company’s reputation for quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, and does so through all areas of public relations, advertising, social media, marketing, branding, and media communications. This person is responsible for providing a high level of written communication including collateral, newsletters, press releases and web copy; overseeing ad purchase and placement; and promotion and publicity of restaurant initiatives and experiences. The ideal candidate is skilled in developing strong relationships with media, tourism and industry professionals, with a focus on local, national and international food, wine and lifestyle media. The Communications Director will work closely with the company president, and chefs and management at each restaurant. This role also includes hosting media dinners, and attending some evening and weekend events (in both Vancouver and Whistler) as required.

Experience and Qualifications:
• Diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or another relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing marketing communications in a related industry • Hospitality / Fine Dining experience is essential
• Strong writing, editing, public speaking skills
• Excellent communicator with an ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills
• Proven business analytics, relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Exercises a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Data Base management skills are essential
• Business related computer skills including a high level of proficiency with MS Word & Excel is essential with Html skills being a strong asset
• Established contacts in tourism, hospitality, corporate and destination management companies within North America are advantageous

Qualified applicants may apply at Toptable’s sister company’s website www.canucks.com/jobs. This position will remain open until filled.

Job title: Communications Director
Location: Vancouver & Whistler
Type of Position: Full Time
Reports to: Michael Doyle, President, Toptable Group

About Us:

The Toptable Group comprises six of the most highly regarded restaurants in the province: Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar and Bar Oso in Whistler, and CinCin Ristorante, Blue Water Cafe, West Restaurant, and Thierry Cafe in Vancouver. Known for innovation and excellence in fine food and wine, the award-winning restaurants are comprised of a talented and passionate team of professionals working within them. For more information visit www.toptable.ca.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A high level of proficiency with MS Word & Excel is essential. Html skills an asset.

• Self motivated and highly organized.

• Marketing / Communications experience and qualifications required.

• Data Base management skills essential.

• Hospitality / Fine Dining experience essential.

• Established contacts in tourism, hospitality, corporate and destination management companies advantageous.

Education Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

• Minimum of 5 years related communications skills/experience

Salary: Competitive salary with benefits dependent on level of experience.

Apply to: Leigh.Miles [at] Canucks.com

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