Talent Acquisition Manager

About the Role

Talent Acquisition Manager

This role will be instrumental in shaping the companys talent strategy, enhancing employer branding, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience aligned with our organizational culture and values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements, forecast hiring needs, and develop annual hiring plans.
• Create recruitment strategies aligned with business growth and expansion plans, especially for new restaurant openings, backend operations, and support functions.
• Analyze talent gaps and propose proactive hiring strategies to build a robust talent pipeline.

2. End-to-End Recruitment Management

• Lead the entire recruitment lifecycle — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Manage hiring for all levels — senior leadership, corporate functions, culinary staff, front-of-house, and supply chain/operations roles.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn, job portals, headhunting, referrals, campus hiring, and industry networks).
• Ensure a quick turnaround time (TAT) while maintaining quality hires.

3. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications teams to strengthen the organization’s employer brand in the F&B industry.
• Drive social media campaigns, employee testimonials, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Department Heads, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on hiring priorities.
• Conduct regular reviews and analytics reporting on recruitment metrics and performance.

5. Vendor & External Partnerships

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, consultants, and campus partners.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure performance tracking of external partners.

6. Process Excellence & Compliance

• Implement best practices, recruitment systems, and tools (e.g., ATS, HRMS).
• Maintain data accuracy, ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws, and support audit requirements.
• Continuously improve hiring processes through data-driven insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related field.

• Experience:

  8–12 years in talent acquisition, with

  at least 4–5 years in the F&B, QSR, hospitality, or retail industry

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• Proven experience managing volume hiring and leadership recruitment.
• Hands-on experience with modern sourcing tools, HR technology platforms, and ATS systems.
• Strong understanding of market trends, compensation structures, and talent mapping in the F&B space.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Industry Knowledge:

  Deep understanding of the F&B/hospitality talent landscape.

• Strategic Hiring:

  Ability to align recruitment goals with business strategy.

• Networking & Relationship Building:

  Strong industry connects and networking capabilities.

• Communication & Negotiation:

  Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Leadership:

  Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a recruitment team.

• Analytical Thinking:

  Data-driven approach to hiring effectiveness and process improvement.

• Adaptability:

  Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent changes.

• Employer Branding:

  Experience in positioning the company as an employer of choice.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Work Mode:

  On-site (Worli, Mumbai)
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work with a leading brand in the F&B industry
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture