Senior Recruiter

Key Responsibilities & Role:

Own the Full Recruitment Lifecycle:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: requisition creation, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, onboarding, and post-hire follow-up.
• Lead recruitment efforts for high-priority roles across kitchen, service, operations, and management functions.

Sourcing & Talent Mapping:

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using multiple platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, job boards (Indeed, Bayt, Naukri Gulf, Foundit, etc.), industry-specific networks, and social media.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Implement Boolean search techniques and passive talent engagement strategies.

Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management:

• Partner with F&B department heads and HR leadership to define hiring strategies aligned with operational needs and business growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and hiring best practices.
• Lead regular recruitment updates with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive accountability.
• Provide consultative support and market insights to guide hiring decisions and workforce planning.

Candidate Experience Management:

• Deliver a professional, transparent, and engaging candidate journey from first contact through onboarding.
• Conduct effective screening interviews to evaluate candidates' technical fit, soft skills, and alignment with company culture.
• Ensure timely feedback loops and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

Process Optimization & Reporting/Tech-Savvy Recruitment Execution:

• Leverage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment analytics to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Track key performance metrics: time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer-to-acceptance ratio, and candidate satisfaction.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, job boards (Bayt, Naukri Gulf, Caterer Global, Indeed, Foundit), and Boolean search techniques to source and engage high-quality talent.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, source of hire, candidate experience ratings, and pipeline conversion rates.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction:

• Collaborate with Marketing and HR teams to enhance employer brand visibility and promote the company as an employer of choice in the F&B sector.
• Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and industry forums to boost talent acquisition efforts within the F&B and hospitality space.
• Collaborate with marketing and HR to enhance employer branding efforts on social platforms and career pages.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle recruitment; F&B and hospitality sector experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume and fast-paced hiring needs, particularly across GCC markets.
• Demonstrated success in hiring a wide range of roles from line staff and chefs to restaurant managers and regional directors.

Technical Competence:

• Proficient in using ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Workable, BambooHR, Lever) and recruitment CRMs.
• Skilled in sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, niche job boards, and Boolean search.
• Able to interpret and act on recruitment metrics and analytics to improve performance.

Soft Skills & Personality Traits:

• Dynamic and personable professional with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and time zones.

Industry Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of the F&B and hospitality talent landscape, including job structures, labor trends, and regional market dynamics.
• Familiar with local labor laws and recruitment compliance standards across the GCC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, LinkedIn Certified Recruiter) are a plus.
• Multilingual skills (e.g., English, Arabic, or French) are an advantage.