Talent Acquisition Specialist | Riviera Dining Group

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is a member of our entrepreneurial Human Resources & Talent Acquisition team. The successful candidate will manage full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for assigned Riviera Dining Group venues, hiring front-of-house and back-of-house team members. This candidate will partner closely with venue leadership, hiring managers, and the HR team to keep venues fully staffed and deliver a seamless candidate experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned venues, from sourcing and screening through offer and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with General Managers, Chefs, and venue leadership to understand staffing needs and prioritize open requisitions.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partners, and proactive outreach.
• Screen applicants and schedule phone screens, on-site interviews, and working interviews with hiring managers.
• Work open calls, hiring events, and career fairs, including pre-opening hiring for new venues.
• Keep candidate records accurate and up to date in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Deliver a timely, consistent candidate experience, including follow-ups and turn-down communications.
• Coordinate the handoff of new hires to onboarding, confirming paperwork is complete and start dates are set.
• Promote the employee referral program across venues.
• Support the Director, Talent Acquisition, and the HR team on recruiting and HR projects of varying size and complexity.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of prior recruiting experience as a specialist, generalist, or manager is required.
• Previous experience in hospitality (restaurant, hotel, or similar setting) is required.
• Ability to handle high-volume recruitment, including managing multiple open requisitions and hiring events at once.
• Understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house roles, including kitchen hierarchy, to credibly screen cooks, servers, bartenders, and support staff.
• Pre-opening hiring experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with hourly sourcing channels such as Indeed, Culinary Agents, LinkedIn, and culinary or hospitality schools.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & HRIS such as Lever and ADP is preferred.
• Working knowledge of fair hiring practices, EEO interview guidelines, and I-9/E-Verify timing.
• Proven time management, organizational, and follow-up skills, with a high comfort level initiating and responding to a high volume of phone calls and emails.
• Adept at multitasking and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a task-driven focus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to successfully troubleshoot and resolve unexpected roadblocks, barriers, and inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Ability to attend career fairs and hiring events as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and visit properties as needed (new openings, open calls, etc.).
• Reliable transportation to travel between venues, with occasional travel to other markets as needed.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, with superior communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General office assignments (typing), which lend themselves to repetitive motion.
• Sitting in a stationary position for several hours within the day
• Occasional lifting and carrying of office materials and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors, including in Florida heat and weather, during open calls and hiring events.