Senior Recruiter-Fully Remote

Company Overview:

Our client, a renowned hospitality entity which strives to continuously revolutionize the local culture through their passion of food, creativity, and leading brands. They are considered one of the top leading powerhouses in the F&B industry, and operate across the GCC with more than 40 existing branches. They are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Recruiter with a solid background and experience in the F&B and Hospitality sectors. The successful candidate will lead the End-to-End Recruitment Process and possess a solid track record of filling requisitions in an efficient and effective manner.

Position Summary:

The Senior Recruiter will be a strategic partner to hiring managers, overseeing the full recruitment cycle with a focus on delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences. You will own recruitment for key roles across the F&B and hospitality landscape front of house, back of house, and corporate ensuring a steady pipeline of top-tier talent. This is a role for a dynamic, organized, and people-centric professional who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the F&B operational environment, a passion for people, and the technical aptitude to leverage modern recruitment tools for efficient and effective hiring. This role requires a dynamic personality, strategic mindset, and exceptional relationship management skills to ensure a high-quality experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

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.

Qualifications & Skills:

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.