Very successful and growing restaurant & bakery group is looking for an experienced and motivated Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team! Title is flexible for candidates with more extensive recruiting experience. This is a new role for the group that will be based onsite out of the corporate office, with a primarily Monday-Friday schedule. The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full recruitment cycle for all prospective talent and expanding in-house recruiting efforts for the group. Duties include but are not limited to: developing tailored job profiles, designing and implementing creative recruitment strategies, attracting and sourcing candidates through a multitude of platforms, coordinating interview processes, and assisting with onboarding new hires.
The ideal candidate has a proven background in full-cycle recruiting, preferably with some experience in the hospitality/restaurant or a related industry. This person must have a strong sense of initiative and be able to work in tandem with department/corporate leadership to forecast present and future staffing needs, budget for recruiting costs, and help train and develop a small but growing internal recruitment team. A strong understanding of current and projected LA job market trends is essential. Looking for someone who can immediately buy into the company dynamic and hit the ground running to drive brand awareness among prospective talent, and enhance the group’s reach in the job market. Very exciting opportunity to join a well-established group with a loyal following!
Talent Acquisition Manager Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement creative, proactive recruitment strategies for sourcing and connecting with new talent
- Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to develop customized job profiles and identify staffing needs
- Source potential candidates through in-person talent scouting, brand speaking engagements, hiring events, and digital marketing campaigns including on social media platforms
- Innovate hiring practices by using new methods or channels
- Create and integrate a more robust standardized recruitment process company wide for all levels of employees
- Administrative duties as required including resume revisions and coordinating meetings/assessments for candidates
- Assist with writing job advertisements and job descriptions
- Create social media content for special advertised positions
- Assist in developing marketing materials as needed
- Training and development of recruitment department employees
- Work with corporate leadership to forecast future talent and staffing needs
- Manage and budget for recruitment costs
- Keep track of metrics on a weekly/monthly basis for reporting to executive leadership
- Ensure a positive, inclusive candidate experience from start to finish during the full-cycle recruitment process
- Monitor market trends in hiring practices to ensure company strategy remains in line with market standards
Candidate Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of experience as a Recruiter, Recruiting Manager/Director, Senior Recruiter, Staffing Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager/Director, or comparable title – preferably in the restaurant, hotel, or broader hospitality industry
- Open to candidates without restaurant industry experience who have a proven background in talent acquisition and strong knowledge of the full-cycle recruitment process
- Strong knowledge of current trends, innovations, and best practices within talent acquisition
- Ability to manage multiple and overlapping processes or projects to completion, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
- Understanding of how voice and tone are essential to communication and brand perception
- Familiarity with various interview techniques
- Organized, creative, and strategic thinker with a process-oriented approach to recruitment, candidate management, and onboarding
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence internal and external talent base
- Experience in a cross functional role and driving projects with senior management
- Responsible and self-motivated individual with effective time management and prioritization skills
- Curiosity and creativity to learn and try new things to make an even greater impact
- Effective oral, written & interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Passion for and knowledge of the hospitality industry, restaurants, and the Chef community
- Ability to own multiple tasks or projects concurrently with changing priorities
- Creative problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset
- Genuine interest in people and the satisfaction that comes with helping them
- Highest level of integrity regarding confidential information
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and computers
- Knowledge of talent systems and software
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $100-150k range depending on experience level and title determined upon hire
- Annual Bonus
- 401k with employer matching
- Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO Plan