JOB DETAILS

Director of Marketing

CompanyBurgermaster
LocationMill Creek East
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 16, 2026
About The Company
Our founder Phil Jensen had a vision. He wanted to serve burgers and high-quality fare to the people of Seattle. He envisioned food that was healthier and higher quality than most, at a price that was more affordable than gourmet restaurants. In 1952, he was approached by 2 brothers who wanted Phil to open a restaurant in the University District. Phil took them up on their offer, and so began the original Burgermaster! Since that day, Burgermaster has expanded to 5 locations across the Puget Sound region: the original University District location, Bellevue, Aurora Avenue in Seattle, Mill Creek, and Mount Vernon. The business is still owned and operated by the Jensen family. Phil’s grandson Alex is the third-generation owner; you’ll often see him helping out at the restaurants! Burgermaster was started as a 50’s style drive-in restaurant, and we’ve stuck with that business model. We love being able to provide service to our customers in the comfort of their own car, while providing a nostalgic experience that is unlike any other! The original University District location was converted into our only sit-down restaurant, but all other locations still have the iconic drive-in stalls where customers order from Carhops. Since 1952, Phil’s vision of top-tier food has stood strong. In 1984, Burgermaster was one of the first restaurants to begin serving grass-fed beef! We’ve continued to refine our ingredients since then to serve only the very best, including local produce, antibiotic-free meats, and wild-caught cod. We still make our famous tartar sauce from Phil’s original recipe, passed down through generations!
About the Role

Description

 Locally owned since 1952, Burgermaster is a family-owned restaurant chain specializing in local, grass-fed beef burgers served drive-in style. Burgermaster feels like your neighborhood family-oriented diner, while serving food at speeds comparable with fast food restaurants! We are a growing fast casual restaurant group with a footprint across multiple locations. Our brand is known for its innovative approach to dining, commitment to quality, and a culture that champions growth, learning, and operational excellence.  Burgermaster is seeking a Marketing Director to serve as a key member of both the marketing function and the leadership team. The Marketing Director will be reporting directly to the CSO, this role will lead the development and execution of the company’s overall marketing strategy. The Marketing Director will collaborate closely with other leaders to ensure marketing initiatives align with Burgermaster’s business objectives, brand vision, and growth goals. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening brand awareness, driving customer engagement, and supporting the company’s long-term success. 


Role and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies across all channels, including social media, email marketing, SMS, B2B and in person events.  
  • Build brand awareness, including positioning.  
  • Direct and implement the organization’s advertising and promotional activities.  
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, paid ad performance, consumer behavior, email & SMS marketing, SEO & SEM and monitor competitors to inform marketing strategies and tactics. 
  • Responsible for the management and oversight of the marketing team.  
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with outside agencies and vendors who support or may support our market strategies. 
  • Analyze target market information to identify and recommend effective marketing approaches.
  • Identify new market segments that will benefit from a company location. 
  • Prepares effective advertising campaigns based on market research. 
  • Maintains knowledge on emerging products and services. 
  • Travel between locations for company events, material development, and other marketing activities.  
  • Collaborates with senior executives to develop growth plans for the organization. 
  • Forecast, draft, implement, and oversee the department’s operating budget. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains supervisory and management staff in the department.  
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the department. 
  • Provides constructive and timely feedback and performance evaluations.   
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees and in accordance with company policy.  

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required  
  • 6+ years of marketing experience, long range planning preferred 
  • 4+ plus years of direct management experience, including hiring and recruiting talent 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all touch points 
  • Proficiency in current tech stack: Thanx or app-based software, Klaviyo, Shopify Plus, SEM Rush, Meta Suite, Figma and/or Google Analytics etc. 
  • Ability to track and report on marketing KPIs and provide regular updates to the senior leadership team 
  • Familiarity with Third Party Ordering systems  
  • Experience developing and managing marketing budgets, ensuring that spending is in line with overall business objectives. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Thorough understanding of market developments. 
  • Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and practices.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of restaurant or hospitality industry 
  • Knowledge of local markets, and markets within Washington State 

Work Environment

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  • Hybrid environment, with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week. 
  • In office three days per week, with local travel to restaurant locations. 
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.  
  • Ability to travel between restaurant locations as needed 
  • Time divided between desk work, working in restaurant, and meetings. 
  • Must be comfortable working long hours, including nights and weekends. 

Requirements

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • PTO
  • Paid meal while on shift
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) employer match

Compensation:

$110,000 - $140,000 annually

Key Skills
Marketing StrategyBrand PositioningSocial Media MarketingEmail MarketingSMS MarketingSEOSEMBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipMarket ResearchKPI TrackingB2B MarketingVendor ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingCross-functional CollaborationCustomer Engagement
Categories
MarketingManagement & LeadershipFood & BeverageHospitality
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLifePTOPaid meal while on shift401(k)401(k) employer match
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the company's overall marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness and drive customer engagement. Manage the marketing team and budget while collaborating with senior leadership to align initiatives with business growth goals.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$110,000 - $140,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
66
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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