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As the Marketing Manager – Culinary Programs, you will serve at the intersection of culinary innovation, brand storytelling, and guest experience, partnering directly with Amtrak and Aramark’s culinary, operations, and marketing leaders. Your work will be seen, felt, and experienced by millions of guests traveling throughout the United States. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of on-board dining for one of the most recognized transportation brands in the United States. You will help bring food programs to life through compelling visuals, menus, signage, digital content, and storytelling, translating consumer insights and culinary vision into clear, engaging customer-facing experiences. This position will influence how guests experience food on one of the most traveled rail networks in the country, while leveraging the full scale, creativity, and resources of Aramark.
Job Responsibility:
Bring Culinary Concepts to Life
Drive menu innovation, product storytelling, and First Class culinary experiences across Amtrak’s Food & Beverage operation
Translate culinary vision into menus, signage, service guides, digital boards, videos, and promotional materials
Lead Integrated Marketing Execution
Develop and execute marketing materials, presentations, and client-facing collateral that elevate program visibility and guest engagement
Partner on campaign development, seasonal promotions, limited-time offers (LTOs), and new program launches
Work across physical and digital guest touchpoints including on-board digital menu boards, print collateral, video content, promotional campaigns, and emerging experiential formats
Partner Across a Broad Stakeholder Network
Collaborate closely with Culinary Development Chefs, Operations, Supply Chain, and the Business Resource Center (BRC) to ensure accuracy, alignment, and scalability
Build strong working relationships with Amtrak Marketing, external chefs, restaurant collaborators, and brand partners
Turn Insights into Impact
Analyze consumer insights, regional and NEC dining trends, and competitive landscapes to inform menus, signage, and guest communications
Lead trend research across food, beverage, design, and hospitality
Drive Clarity and Consistency
Prepare and deliver polished presentations for Amtrak stakeholders, including menu previews, promotional updates, and program summaries
Manage timelines, track deliverables, and coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in a marketing role within foodservice or hospitality
Proven experience working directly with culinary teams and understanding how to bring food concepts to market
Experience in airline catering or flight kitchen environments is a strong plus
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage detailed timelines and multiple priorities
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Comfort operating in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment
Strong understanding of menu design, regional and NEC food trends, and the current restaurant landscape
Working knowledge of product costing, scalability, and operational feasibility in high-volume environments
Travel throughout the Northeast Corridor is a core part of the role, providing direct exposure to on-board service, culinary execution, and the guest journey
Valid driver’s license and vehicle
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
Nice to have:
Experience in airline catering or flight kitchen environments is a strong plus.
What we offer:
comprehensive benefits
strong long-term growth potential
meaningful exposure to senior Aramark and Amtrak leadership, with clear pathways into broader culinary, brand, or enterprise marketing leadership roles.