Hospitality Talent Acquisition Lead - Hybrid & Global

VIDA PLENA; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Welcome discounts

Office with river view

Office bar allowance

Up to 3 weeks abroad

Vida Plena Activities

Job summary

Vida Plena, a Lisbon-based hospitality group, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to own the recruiting strategy across our growing portfolio of restaurants, hotels and experiences. The role blends hands-on recruitment with strategic workforce planning, partnering with leaders to build teams that embody warmth, excellence, and care.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment for senior hospitality roles, drive hiring strategies, expand sourcing networks, and oversee ATS implementation to support

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, talent sourcing techniques, and interview processes.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese; ability to engage effectively with candidates and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full recruitment life cycle for senior hospitality roles across front-of-house, back-of-house, and corporate functions.
• Partner with senior leaders and department heads to understand staffing needs and create targeted recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of talent using various sourcing channels and direct networking.
• Coach hiring managers on best practices and implement clear recruitment guidelines.
• Lead the implementation and roadmap design of a new ATS that matches growing business needs.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Hospitality experience

Interviewing

English and Portuguese

Tools

ATS implementation

Job description

Vida Plena, a Lisbon-based hospitality group, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to own the recruiting strategy across our growing portfolio of restaurants, hotels and experiences. The role blends hands-on recruitment with strategic workforce planning, partnering with leaders to build teams that embody warmth, excellence, and care.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment for senior hospitality roles, drive hiring strategies, expand sourcing networks, and oversee ATS implementation to support