Brand manager social media manager for pizza store - Contract to Hire

Social Media & Marketing Manager – Pizza Shop ⚠ TO APPLY — Send a short video introducing yourself AND your portfolio of restaurant/food brand work. Applications without both will not be reviewed. We're a busy pizza shop looking for a creative, hands-on freelancer to take full ownership of our social media, content creation, and marketing efforts. If you love food, know how to make a pizza look irresistible on Instagram, and can drive real foot traffic and online orders — we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: Manage all social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Google Business) Create eye-catching content — photos, short-form videos, reels, and stories Plan and execute monthly content calendars and posting schedules Run and optimize paid ad campaigns (Meta Ads, Google Ads) Engage with followers, respond to comments/DMs, and manage online reviews Develop promotions, contests, and seasonal campaigns to drive sales Coordinate local marketing efforts (community partnerships, events, flyers) Track performance metrics and report on growth, engagement, and ROI Stay on top of food and restaurant trends to keep our brand fresh Requirements: Proven experience managing social media for restaurants, food brands, or local businesses Strong content creation skills — photography, video editing, graphic design (Canva, CapCut, Adobe) Experience running paid ad campaigns with measurable results Knowledge of local SEO and Google Business optimization Excellent written communication in English with a fun, engaging brand voice Self-starter who can work independently and bring ideas to the table Nice to Have: Restaurant or food industry experience Email marketing (Mailchimp, Klaviyo) Experience with delivery platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) Compensation: Competitive rate based on experience.