Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Group Hospitality in New York seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruitment lifecycle across our growing restaurant portfolio. You will partner with restaurant and corporate leaders to build proactive pipelines and deliver exceptional candidates who will enhance our hospitality teams.

In this hands-on role, you will network at industry events, craft engaging candidate experiences, and continuously refine sourcing strategies to strengthen our employer brand and

Qualifications

• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment in hospitality or fast-paced consumer sectors.
• Proven sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation skills.
• Strong professional network or ability to build one.

Responsibilities

• Own full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines across markets.
• Sponsor hiring managers with market insights and recruiting recommendations.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder mgmt

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Great Hospitality Starts with Great People. Help Us Find Them.

At The Group Hospitality, we believe exceptional hospitality begins long before a guest walks through our doors. It starts with the people we bring together: their talent, passion, personalities, and commitment to creating memorable experiences.

As our restaurant portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who sees recruiting as more than filling positions. We're looking for a natural connector, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for hospitality who knows how to identify exceptional talent and inspire them to become part of something special.

You'll play a key role in shaping the teams behind our restaurants, building meaningful relationships across the industry, and helping us attract the talent that will drive our next chapter of growth.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑driven environment.

You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle, partner closely with restaurant and corporate leadership, and develop proactive talent pipelines across multiple markets.

Whether you're networking at an industry event, discovering an exceptional candidate, or helping a hiring manager identify their next leader, you'll be instrumental in building the future of The Group Hospitality.

What You’ll Do

Find and Connect with Exceptional Talent

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment, from sourcing and screening through interviews, offer negotiations, and acceptance.
• Proactively identify talent through professional networks, referrals, social media, recruitment platforms, and industry events.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective candidates, hospitality professionals, and emerging industry leaders.
• Create engaging candidate experiences that reflect our commitment to hospitality and professionalism.

Partner with Leaders and Think Ahead

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their teams, hiring priorities, and what success looks like in each role.
• Anticipate staffing needs across existing restaurants, new openings, and corporate departments.
• Develop talent pipelines that support both immediate hiring demands and long‑term business growth.
• Provide market insights, compensation intelligence, and recruiting recommendations to leadership.

Elevate Our Employer Brand

• Represent The Group Hospitality at industry events, networking opportunities, hospitality schools, and recruitment initiatives.
• Build relationships within the hospitality community to strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies that reach both active job seekers and exceptional passive candidates.
• Manage candidate activity, recruitment pipelines, and hiring progress through our applicant tracking system.
• Conduct structured interviews, candidate assessments, and reference checks to support thoughtful hiring decisions.
• Monitor recruitment effectiveness, including time‑to‑fill, candidate quality, and retention outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, reduce reliance on external agencies, and strengthen internal talent acquisition capabilities.
• Support and mentor junior team members as the function continues to grow.

Who You Are

You're someone who genuinely enjoys meeting people, discovering potential, and connecting the right individuals with the right opportunities.

You bring:

• Proven experience in full‑cycle recruitment, ideally within hospitality, restaurants, luxury service, or another fast‑paced, people‑focused industry.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, candidate assessment, and offer negotiation skills.
• A well‑developed professional network—or the enthusiasm and initiative to build one.
• Confidence engaging with candidates at all levels, from emerging talent to senior leadership.
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with applicant tracking systems and digital recruitment tools.
• The judgment and interpersonal skills to serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers.
• A genuine interest in hospitality, people, and building exceptional teams.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

Why The Group Hospitality?

Because the people behind the experience matter just as much as the experience itself.

• Make a Real Impact: Help shape the teams and leadership behind a growing portfolio of hospitality concepts.
• Be Part of Our Growth: Play an integral role in restaurant openings, organizational expansion, and long‑term workforce planning.
• Build Meaningful Connections: Work closely with leadership and develop relationships throughout the hospitality industry.
• Bring Your Ideas: Help elevate our recruitment strategies, employer brand, and candidate experience.
• Grow with Us: Take ownership of your work, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help shape the future of our talent acquisition function.

Compensation

Ready to Help Us Build Something Exceptional?

If you're passionate about people, energized by hospitality, and excited by the challenge of finding talent that makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Join The Group Hospitality, where exceptional teams create extraordinary experiences.

The Group Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.