Talent Acquisition Specialist | Riviera Dining Group

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a member of the Human Resources & Talent Acquisition team, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition. You will manage full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for assigned Riviera Dining Group venues, hiring front-of-house and back-of-house team members. This role involves partnering 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.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records 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.
• Previous experience in hospitality (restaurant, hotel, or similar setting).
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to attend career fairs and hiring events as needed.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and visits to properties as needed.
• Reliable transportation to travel between venues.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, with superior communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.