Applicant Tracking System, Background Investigation, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Screening, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Employer Brand, Interviewing Skills, Job Fairs, Metrics, Needs Assessment, New Store Openings, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Restaurant, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Workforce Planning
Reports To: Director of People
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000
Location: Tampa, Headquarters (Hybrid)
Position Overview
We're looking for a driven, people-first Recruiter to help us build exceptional teams across our restaurants and support center. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, delivering a best-in-class candidate experience, and ensuring we attract talent that aligns with our culture and standards.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands high-volume recruiting, and knows that the right hire directly impacts the guest experience. (It is an added plus that you have hospitality experience!)
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and workforce planning
- Post roles, source candidates, and build proactive talent pipelines
- Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring processes
- Manage offers, background checks, and pre-boarding
- Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience
- Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, retention, and quality of hire
Employer Branding & Process Improvement
- Strengthen employer brand through community outreach and referral programs
- Support job fairs, hiring events, and new store openings
- Continuously improve recruiting processes for efficiency and scalability
Qualifications
- 2–4+ years of recruiting experience (restaurant or multi-unit experience preferred)
- Experience recruiting hourly and salaried roles
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple openings
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
What Success Looks Like
- Restaurants are fully staffed with strong, culture-aligned team members
- Hiring managers feel supported and confident in the recruiting process
- Time-to-fill goals are met without sacrificing quality
- Turnover is reduced through stronger hiring decisions