Senior F&B Recruitment Officer
Job Description
The Senior F&B Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for Food & Beverage positions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in both kitchen and front-of-house operations, with a particular focus on Italian cuisine, pastry, specialty coffee, and mocktails. This role requires a deep understanding of HACCP food safety standards and F&B preparation techniques. The candidate must be adept at conducting detailed interviews and asking relevant, job-specific questions to identify top talent. Additionally, experience in employee performance evaluation and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) creation will be considered an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment cycle for F&B roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the F&B industry.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand specific job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with candidates to assess their skills, experience, and fit for the role.
- Ask relevant questions related to HACCP food safety standards, F&B preparation (including Italian cuisine, pastry, specialty coffee, and mocktails), and kitchen/front-of-house operations.
- Evaluate candidates' technical knowledge and practical skills to ensure they meet the required standards.
- Leverage extensive knowledge of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
- Assess candidates' experience in front-of-house operations, including customer service, table setting, and beverage preparation.
- Utilize experience in employee performance evaluation to identify candidates with a track record of excellence.
- Collaborate with management to develop and refine performance evaluation criteria for F&B roles.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for F&B operations.
- Ensure that all recruitment processes align with established SOPs and best practices.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities.
- Provide regular reports on recruitment progress and challenges to senior management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and department heads.
- Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment matters, offering insights and recommendations to improve the recruitment process.