Job Description

Summary: The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment across a multi-unit hospitality portfolio, supporting both restaurant operations and corporate teams. This role partners closely with Operations, Culinary, and Executive leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in hospitality recruiting, thrives in a hands-on role, and is passionate about building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and corporate roles
• Create, post, and manage job advertisements across internal and external platforms
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach using tools such as LinkedIn, Culinary Agents, and Poached
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, and lead virtual and in-person interviews, assessing candidates for skill, experience, and cultural alignment
• Coordinate interview scheduling and guide hiring managers on interview techniques, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions
• Serve as the on-site recruiting lead for new restaurant openings, managing high-volume hiring from pre-opening through launch
• Plan and execute hiring strategies, including open calls, hiring events, and interview days, ensuring staffing targets are met ahead of opening timelines
• Support onboarding execution to ensure new hires are prepared for day one of operations
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for high-turnover and critical roles
• Partner with General Managers and Operations leadership to understand staffing needs, hiring priorities, and workforce planning initiatives
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders on hiring progress, challenges, and market insights
• Conduct reference checks, manage background checks, and pre-employment screenings in compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Prepare and extend job offers, including compensation discussions in partnership with HR leadership
• Partner with HR and Operations to ensure a smooth and timely onboarding experience
• Ensure a professional, timely, and engaging candidate experience at all stages
• Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows in the OASIS Paychex ATS system
• Track and report on recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and efficiency
• Travel as needed to support new openings and multi-unit hiring initiatives, particularly during pre-opening and launch phases

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Hospitality Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within hospitality, restaurant, or multi-unit environments
• Proven success managing high-volume recruitment and multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Experience supporting new restaurant openings or rapid-growth environments preferred
• Experience with ATS platforms such as iCIMS or Lever
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, or scheduling systems is a plus

Additional Role Requirements:

• Remote role with regular travel to restaurant locations as needed
• Travel required during new restaurant openings to support on-site recruiting and onboarding execution
• Flexibility to support hiring events

Employment Transparency

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources.

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