Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

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.