Talent Acquisition Specialist – F&B Sector

Location:

UAE

Department:

Human Resources

Reports To:

HR Manager / Head of HR

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong recruitment experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for various F&B roles including restaurant operations, kitchen staff, corporate positions, and management-level roles.

Key Responsibilities1. Recruitment & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for F&B roles (Chefs, Restaurant Managers, Baristas, Waitstaff, Supervisors, Corporate roles, etc.).
• Post job advertisements on job portals, social media, and recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through databases, headhunting, referrals, and networking.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of F&B talent.

2. Screening & Interviewing

• Conduct CV screening and initial phone interviews.
• Assess candidates’ technical skills, cultural fit, and operational experience.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and department heads.
• Support in salary negotiations and offer management.

3. Employer Branding & Talent Pooling

• Develop talent pipelines for high-demand F&B roles.
• Participate in job fairs, walk-in interviews, and recruitment campaigns.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives within the hospitality industry.

4. Onboarding Support

• Coordinate pre-employment documentation.
• Ensure smooth onboarding process for new hires.
• Follow up during probation period.

5. Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain recruitment trackers and HR databases.
• Prepare recruitment reports (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the F&B / Hospitality sector.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and kitchen hierarchy.
• Experience hiring for bulk recruitment and frontline roles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting for multi-outlet restaurants or hospitality groups.
• Strong networking within the UAE F&B market.
• Experience using ATS systems.
• Ability to handle mass hiring campaigns.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your nationality?
• How soon can you join?
• Do you have working experience in UAE?
• How many total working experience do you have in TA Role?
• Which kind of position did you hire before?