Assistant Manager - HR & Administration

We are hiring Male candidates for the position of Assistant Manager - HR & Administration

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Manager – HR & Administration will play a dual role, managing both administration and human resources for the property. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and executing HR operations, employee engagement, compliance while overseeing day-to-day administration and facility management for the property. The role ensures the restaurant maintains a professional and motivated workforce while supporting efficient day-to-day administration.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Human Resources (50%)

1. Recruitment and Staffing

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for front-of-house (service, hosts, bartenders) and back-of-house (chefs, kitchen, housekeeping) positions.
• Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely hiring.
• Conduct initial screening, interviews, campus recruitments.
• Coordinate with central recruitment team for seamless recruitment process.

2. HR Operations

• Maintain and update employee records, attendance, leave management, and payroll inputs.
• Manage employee relations, discipline, and grievance handling professionally.
• Coordinate and assist with performance evaluations.
• Maintain all statutory records and ensure adherence to labor laws, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Prepare HR and admin MIS reports, manpower status, and attrition analysis for management review.
• Assist in handling audits and inspections (labor, safety, FSSAI, etc.)

3. Employee Engagement & Training

• Conduct on-boarding, induction, and training sessions for new hires.
• Plan and organize employee engagement activities, team-building programs, and recognition events.
• Conduct town-hall meeting and other engagement programs.
• Coordinate with central Training & Development team & identify training needs and support skill development programs for staff (service etiquette, hygiene, communication, etc.)

B. Administration (50%)

4. Administration & Facility Management

Oversee administrative functions such as

• Staff Food & Accommodation
• Staff Uniform
• Pest Control
• Garden Management
• Housekeeping and Stewarding
• Security Services
• Record Keepings
• Local Purchase
• Coordinate with IT team
• Coordinate with Maintenance team
• Public Relations
• Facility Management
• Vendor management

Reports and data management: Coordinate with central HR on regular basis and update reports and data timely. Attend monthly functional meeting at Corporate Office.

Skills & Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Human Resources and Administration, preferably in the hospitality, fine-dining, or F&B industry.
• Proven track record in handling end-to-end HR operations (recruitment, payroll, employee engagement, compliance).
• Hands-on experience managing administrative functions, including vendor management, facility maintenance, and licensing.
• Exposure to restaurant or hotel operations and understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house workforce dynamics.
• Qualification – MBA in HR, Preferably with Hotel Management degree.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 4 years (Preferred)
• Administration: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person