Talent Acquisition Manager – F&B Operations

Overview

Independent Food Company

• is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the
• region's most beloved brands
• SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences, community connection, and high standards of service.
• We are currently seeking a

Talent Acquisition Manager – F&B Operations

End-To-End Recruitment

• Oversee and run the complete recruitment life-cycle for F&B roles across all brands and multiple locations
• Manage hiring for all F&B positions, including frontline, supervisory, managerial, and leadership positions
• Ensure all hires are in-line with brand identity and meet the brand hiring criteria
• Maintain a diverse nationality mix in stores
• Ensure timely closure of all roles while maintaining the quality of hire

Manpower Planning

• Partner with operations and business teams to forecast manpower requirements across all levels
• Create and maintain workforce plans for ongoing operations, new openings, and seasonal demands
• Ensure alignment of recruitment pipelines with projected staffing needs
• Track attrition trends and proactively plan replacements to avoid operational gaps
• Support succession planning and career path mapping for critical operational and culinary roles

Innovation And Candidate Experience

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment methods, including open days events with enhanced candidate experience
• Design and execute structured assessment days for operation and culinary roles
• Improve candidate journey from sourcing to onboarding
• Partner with operations teams to create engaging and realistic job previews during hiring events

Hiring For New Openings & Expansion

• Plan and manage recruitment for new openings, expansion, and seasonal events
• Plan hiring efficiently, covering all recruitment needs with appropriate time considered for onboarding and training
• Coordinate with onboarding, L&D, and operations teams to ensure manpower readiness at launch.

Culinary Talent Hiring

• Lead head-hunting for critical and niche culinary positions
• Build and maintain strong networks within the culinary community
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to understand skill gaps, concept requirements, and succession planning
• Conduct market mapping and discreet searches for senior and specialist culinary talent

Overseas & International Hires

• Plan and manage overseas recruitment for F&B talent as per business plan
• Coordinate with international recruitment agencies and government entities
• Ensure compliance with visa, labor, and regulatory requirements
• Manage end-to-end overseas hiring
• Proven track record of mass-hiring in F&B or hospitality.
• Run hiring campaigns. Attend mass-hiring events in F&B in the UAE or overseas

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive recruitment experience within hospitality and F&B, and high-volume recruitment campaigns
• Demonstrated success in culinary and senior leadership hiring, combined with exceptional stakeholder experience
• Strong preference to candidates who have experience in supporting multi-location or international hospitality operations