Internal Communications Specialist

BrinkerHead Communications Specialist

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life's too short not to work happy.

At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist is an entry-level role on the Communications team, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Communications. This position supports communications efforts across Field Communications, Restaurant Support Center Communications, Graphic Design, and Photo/Video Production, helping to create and deliver engaging content and experiences for team members across Brinker, Chili's, and Maggiano's.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative, and eager to learn, with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are a collaborative team player who enjoys solving problems, supporting others, and bringing ideas to life through a variety of communication channels.

What you'll Do

• Draft, edit, and publish engaging internal communications, including emails, newsletters, articles, and announcements that translate operational and business updates into meaningful content for restaurant and support center audiences.
• Manage and maintain communication channels across LinkedIn, Hot Schedules, RSC digital boards, and the BrinkerOne intranet to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging across all brands.
• Design and produce basic graphic assets, GIFs, and other visual content to enhance internal communications and employee engagement.
• Support the development, design, and formatting of newsletters, presentations, and PowerPoint decks for leadership, operational, and company-wide communications.
• Capture photo and video content to support internal storytelling, events, and organizational communications.
• Perform basic photo and video editing to create polished and effective multimedia assets.
• Maintain communication calendars, distribution lists, and meeting invitations to support effective planning and execution of communication initiatives.
• Monitor and manage shared communications inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests as appropriate.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and live communication activities, ensuring seamless execution and participant experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop content and guide materials through established review and approval processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency by streamlining, automating, and reducing duplication within recurring communication workflows.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support communication objectives, drive alignment, and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic photography, videography, and photo/video editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build partnerships across functions.
• Experience with or willingness to learn communication and project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Workshop, and Hot Schedules.

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Here's how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you'll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.

Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities!