Director, External Communications

Marketing
Dallas, TX
March 7, 2025

Director, External Communications 
Brinker International 
Dallas, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special.  Life is short. Work happy. 
At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Bring Guests Back, Engage Team Members, Grow Sales and Increase Profits. 
Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.  

Job Summary

This role will lead all the communications for Maggiano's Little Italy, a brand with 52 restaurants in the US and building towards a $1B brand. The Director of Communications role will be responsible for leading our overall agency structure and relationships, and closely partnering with our agency teams to become a more relevant brand in the US. This role is focused on all external communications, with a focus on CRM, Earned & Owned Media, and the overall creative approach to the brand. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in brand that's growing and building towards the future.  

Your Key Job Functions 

•    Leadership of Agency Partners: This role is responsible for leading all agency partners across CRM, Paid Media, PR, Social Media and more. 
•    Partnership with Brand Marketing: This role must partner closely with the Brand Marketing team to ensure key product and brand strategies are communicated in a clear, compelling, and relevant way. 
•    Leadership of Brand Book / Brand Look & Feel: This role is responsible for ensure a consistent execution of the brand across all touchpoints. 
•    Budget Management with Accountability: This role is responsible for one of the biggest budgets within the organization and must be detail oriented and accountable to ensure on time and on budget campaigns.   
•    Partnership with Brinker Analytics: This role requires partnership with the Brinker analytics team and agency partners to determine effectiveness of marketing efforts on brand performance.

What You Bring to the Team

•    Bachelor's degree in marketing.
•    7-10 years of brand marketing experience, preferably with experience leading multiple agency relationships and partnerships. 
•    Restaurant experience a plus.
•    Excellent understanding of branding, marketing & advertising principles - with emphasis in digital web, mobile & social marketing.
•    Demonstrated leadership skills and direct report management experience with the ability to lead, coach and mentor high performing teams.  
•    Self-starter with strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
•    Flawless execution through ability to manage several strategic projects, monitor project risks & scope, and proactively manage solutions.
•    Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both with internal and external stakeholders.   
•    Proven ability to drive for results, work collaboratively, and solve problems. 

Why Brinker 

Eat Free at Maggiano's!  Enjoy a complimentary dining card to Maggiano's and discount to Chili's.  We also offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match.  Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.