Company Description
At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food.
We're Australia's only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food.
We're incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.
Job Description
Bring the GYG brand to life on the ground, one opening and one activation at a time.
GYG is opening restaurants at pace throughout Australia.
The Activation Coordinator provides hands-on coordination and execution support across local area marketing, sponsorship activations, and new restaurant opening (NRO) programs — from creative logistics through to on-the-ground event delivery.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager – NRO & Activations, this role keeps the Restaurants & Regions team running at its best.
This role requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings around restaurant openings and activations.
What You'll Do
Coordinate the creative and logistics of State and Local Area Marketing (LAM) initiatives, including agency and stakeholder liaison, creative briefings, artwork approvals, and print production
Coordinate all marketing logistics for new restaurant openings, including opening kits, entertainment, signage, menuboards, and print materials
Attend restaurant openings around Australia and prepare post-opening reports on what worked and what to improve




Support the execution of GYG brand activations, sponsorship activations, and community events on the ground
Assist the Talent Pool program with briefing, rostering, and logistics for activation staff
Help set up and pack down activation sites, ensuring all materials and brand elements are on-brand
Coordinate logistics for GYG events including Franchisee Summits, RM Conferences, and the Day of the Dead national campaign
Manage Menuboard content and Mercado order approvals, and maintain GYG's asset management system
Provide general marketing administrative support, including invoice processing and ad hoc project assistance
What You'll Bring
Tertiary qualifications in marketing, events, communications, or a related field
1–3 years' experience in a marketing coordination, events, or activation role
Experience working with external agencies, suppliers, and vendors
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
Experience in hospitality, QSR, or events preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new platforms
A positive, can-do attitude with robust attention to detail and initiative
Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel intrastate and interstate
Availability for regular weekend and evening work around restaurant openings and activations
Interested?
Apply now to start the conversation.

📌 Marketing Activations Coordinator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) (Sydney)
🏢 Guzman Y Gomez
📍 Sydney