Marketing Manager - Katsuya Scottsdale

sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY. A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing it with California-style cuisine. This innovation ignited a new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry. Job Title : Marketing Manager, Katsuya Scottsdale Location: Scottsdale, AZ (On-site) Job Summary Katsuya is opening in Scottsdale, and we’re looking for a hands-on Marketing Manager to be the brand’s voice on the ground. This role owns social media, content creation, local outreach, and events for Katsuya Scottsdale: shooting and posting content, building relationships across the Scottsdale community, and showing up in the restaurant and around town. You’ll work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing, who leads paid media, larger campaigns, and partnerships, and you’ll support other sbe venues as needed. Key Responsibilities Social Media: Own Katsuya Scottsdale’s Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: plan the content calendar, post daily, engage with followers, and track what’s working. Content Creation: Shoot and edit photo and short-form video (Reels, TikToks) on iPhone or camera, capturing the food, cocktails, energy, and events in real time. Help coordinate larger photo and video shoots within budget and brand guidelines. Local Outreach & Community: Build relationships with local businesses, hotel concierges, creators, and community groups to grow awareness and drive reservations. Local Partnerships: Help identify and activate local partnerships (neighboring businesses, boutiques, fitness studios, events, and community organizations), with guidance from the Senior Director of Marketing. Events: Help plan and execute in-venue activations and local events, and attend events at the restaurant and around Scottsdale, including evenings and weekends. Creator Outreach: Identify local creators who fit the brand and coordinate hosted visits and content. Larger influencer and brand partnerships are led by the Senior Director of Marketing. Paid Media & Campaign Support: Support paid social, digital campaigns, and larger marketing projects alongside the Senior Director of Marketing by supplying creative, monitoring results, and flagging what’s performing. Email, Website & Listings: Assist with email campaigns and keep the website, Google Business Profile, and reservation and review listings current and accurate. Reporting: Track social and content performance and share simple weekly and monthly recaps with insights and next steps. Market Research: Keep a pulse on local trends, competitors, and what’s resonating in Scottsdale’s dining and nightlife scene, and bring ideas that shape content and campaigns. PR Support: Spot newsworthy moments, events, and menu launches and share them with the PR team. Collaboration: Work closely with restaurant leadership and operations to support the venue and drive covers. Brand Standards: Make sure all content and materials follow Katsuya’s brand guidelines, online and in the restaurant. Competencies Lives and breathes social media, with a strong feel for Instagram and TikTok trends, formats, and audio. A strong eye for content: knows how to shoot, edit, and post content that people stop and watch. Knows the Scottsdale and Phoenix dining, nightlife, and events scene and enjoys being part of it. Genuine interest in art, design, fashion, music, and entertainment, with an eye for what’s new and next. Enjoys bringing people together and helping build a community around the brand. Self-starter and go-getter who takes initiative and works independently with minimal direction. Outgoing and comfortable building relationships and representing the brand in the community. Highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable sharing ideas and presenting plans to the team. Comfortable with social media scheduling and analytics tools, Canva or Adobe, mobile editing apps (e.g., CapCut), and Microsoft Office. Curious about digital marketing and AI tools for content, editing, and workflow, and eager to use them to work smarter (a plus). Possesses a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor and acts as an ambassador of the company. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3–5 years of experience in marketing, social media, or content creation; hospitality, restaurant, nightlife, or lifestyle brand experience preferred. Portfolio or social handles showing content you’ve personally shot and posted (required with application). Based in or relocating to the Scottsdale / Phoenix area. Work Schedule Full-time, on-site position in Scottsdale, AZ Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays The position operates in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment focused on delivering high-impact guest experiences. Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Physical Requirements Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue. Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb, and carry objects as necessary. Must be able to lift and carry 25–50 pounds. Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes. Work Authorization Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be eighteen (18) years of age. Affirmative Action / EEO Statement We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well as, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.