Area Recruiting Manager
About the Opportunity:
As the Area Recruiting Manager, you’ll spearhead the entire recruitment process for Restaurant Management positions and provide strategic support for hiring crew members within a specific market. Collaborating closely with area leadership, you’ll assess hiring needs and implement short and long-term strategies to ensure all new Restaurants are fully staffed and existing ones maintain optimal staffing levels.
The physical work environment for this role includes a mix of home-based office work, community representation, and time spent in our Restaurants. This will involve fast-paced kitchen work, customer interaction, extended periods of physical exertion, and exposure to various environmental factors and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full recruitment process for internal and external candidates to fill current and future Restaurant Management roles.
- Develop and nurture a talent pipeline for Management positions in line with our organization’s growth strategy.
- Evaluate applications and actively source passive candidates, selecting Management talent aligned with positional competencies and leadership criteria.
- Devise market-specific recruiting strategies and partnerships to support Management staffing efforts in assigned areas.
- Lead the Management Recruitment processes, ensuring consistency and providing a positive candidate experience.
- Establish brand presence in communities by fostering relationships with schools, community-based organizations, and others to attract candidates.
Recruitment Support for Restaurant Crew Staffing:
- Lead the New Restaurant Opening (NRO) crew member hiring strategy and process to ensure successful hiring and onboarding.
- Develop and execute Restaurant crew staffing plans, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- Assist Restaurant leaders in developing recruiting skills and routines to maintain staffing levels independently.
- Plan and execute crew hiring events as needed.
- Foster strong relationships with Area and Regional Business Unit Teams to align recruiting efforts with business goals.
Qualifications:
- Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and highly energetic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, problem-solve, set goals, and take action.
- Proficiency with various technology systems, with a willingness to learn new systems.
- 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably with Restaurant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% and reside within assigned areas.
- Experience in multi-unit Restaurant, retail, or hospitality companies preferred.
- Strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a hands-on approach.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Valid driver’s license.