Union Square Hospitality Group · 19 hours ago
Brand and Community Manager, Freelance (Temporary Role)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$6,000/mo - $6,000/moUnion Square Hospitality Group (USHG), founded by celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer, is bringing its award-winning approach to hospitality and people-first culture to Downtown Detroit in early 2026. The Brand and Community Manager will help build meaningful local connections, serving as USHG's day-to-day connector by building relationships, shaping partnerships, and programming experiences that reflect both USHG's values and Detroit's creative cultural landscape.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
Cultivate a culture of enlightened hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
Serve as USHG's on-the-ground brand ambassador in Detroit, building authentic relationships and ensuring our values and hospitality show up consistently across the city
Act as a connector between Detroit and USHG leadership, sharing local insight to inform strategy, decision-making, and long-term growth
Shape and execute Detroit's content and storytelling strategy across social, email, and on-site touchpoints in partnership with USHG brand, design, and marketing teams
Build and manage partnerships with local creatives, artists, businesses, and cultural organizations to support content, programming, and community engagement
Conceive and deliver guest-facing programming and events that feel welcoming, culturally relevant, and rooted in Detroit
Collaborate cross-functionally to support openings, events, and local initiatives, managing projects end-to-end with attention to detail, timelines, and budget
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of Detroit's cultural landscape, including neighborhoods, creatives, restaurants, artists, and community leaders
Strong relationship-building skills with a passion for connecting people across food, culture, and community
Genuine interest in hospitality and guest experience, with enthusiasm for introducing USHG to Detroit in a thoughtful, locally rooted way
Clear, warm communication abilities with experience representing a brand through writing, conversation, and community engagement
Hands-on experience with social media, partnerships, or community-driven storytelling
Organized, creative, and adaptable, ability to manage multiple projects and flexible schedules while keeping teams aligned
Benefits
Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality
Company
Union Square Hospitality Group
Union Square Hospitality Group is a restaurant that offers dining, hospitality workshops, and food delivery services.
Founded in 1985
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly MacPherson
Chief Technology and Supply Chain Officer
Richard Coraine
Founding Partner
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