Job Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is a member of our entrepreneurial Human Resources & Talent Acquisition team. This field-based role will directly support hourly restaurant hiring efforts. This position will serve as an ambassador for the brand in all markets, assist in deploying industry-leading recruitment programs and maintaining consistent applicant pools.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full cycle recruiting process for both internal and external candidates to fill current and future hourly openings by creating a talent pipeline to coincide with RDG's growth strategy.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the on-boarding process.
• Extensive comprehension of all restaurant positions and job responsibilities
• Source and evaluate incoming restaurant applications and actively source passive candidates to identify talent that aligns with RDG's needs, brand standards and culture.
• Responsible for providing a regular cadence of recruitment reporting to all internal stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the Chief People Officer and Manager, Talent Acquisition, begin to identify future openings and the workforce planning model to build out a pipeline of candidates.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with corporate chef team as they articulate current needs across all venues.
• Build our employment brand in the communities in which we work by establishing relationships with universities, J1 programs, and community-based organizations to provide a pipeline of qualified and talented candidates.
• Resourceful in identifying experienced FOH & BOH hourly candidates.
• Manage post on boards and maintain job descriptions in collaboration with the restaurant team.
• Communicate with candidates through the recruitment process through their start date.
• In collaboration with Director, Talent Acquisition, assist with workforce planning and budgets for new openings.
• Assist HR or Talent Acquisition Team with any other projects or tasks as needed.
• May be cross-utilized to assist with FOH & culinary recruitment as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years progressive recruiting experience within a hospitality fine dining/upscale setting is required.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, culinary, or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working with/recruiting for fine dining or upscale restaurant concepts is essential.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & HRIS such as ADP is preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a J1 program and guidelines is essential.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to multi-task in a challenging and fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent RDG and business with professionalism, poise and model the RDG values.
• Proven time management, organizational, and follow-up skills, with a high comfort level initiating and responding to high volume of phone calls and emails.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a task-driven focus.
• Commitment to a heightened sense of urgency associated with the talent acquisition processes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to successfully troubleshoot and resolve unexpected roadblocks, barriers, and inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities with a keen ability to drive engagement within the recruiting process.
• Mature and proactive professional judgement is vital to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and visit properties as needed (new openings, open call etc.)

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