Senior F&B Recruiter
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Forka Group seeks a Senior F&B Recruiter to own talent acquisition strategy for restaurant venues, central operations, and corporate divisions. The role requires deep hospitality industry knowledge, a strong network of F&B talent, and experience in high-volume hiring and pre-opening campaigns.
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Role Overview: Senior F&B Recruiter
Forka is rapidly scaling our restaurant venues, central operations, and corporate divisions across the region.
We are seeking a highly connected and relentless
Senior F&B Recruiter
to own our talent acquisition strategy.
We do not need a generalist; we need a true hospitality insider.
The ideal candidate speaks the language of the kitchen, understands the intense demands of the restaurant floor, and already possesses a deep network of top-tier F&B talent.
You will be the gatekeeper of Forka’s culture, responsible for staffing everything from high-volume frontline roles (FOH/BOH) to specialized corporate and culinary executive positions.
1. Targeted F&B Talent Acquisition
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for all hospitality roles, including Executive Chefs, Restaurant General Managers, Line Cooks, Baristas, and Waitstaff.
- Execute high-volume mass hiring campaigns to fully staff new restaurant venues well ahead of their opening dates.
- Source, screen, and headhunt specialized talent for our Central Serving Store (commissary kitchen) and corporate holding office.
2. Pipeline & Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with our Operations Managers and Executive Chefs to anticipate staffing needs, understand specific venue dynamics, and build accurate candidate profiles.
- Maintain an active, warm pipeline of passive F&B talent in the region to immediately backfill critical roles and reduce operational downtime.
- Conduct trade tests and coordinate practical kitchen/floor trials alongside the operational leadership team.
3. Employer Branding & Retention Strategy
- Ensure a flawless and hospitable candidate experience that reflects Forka’s premium brand standards, from the first message to the offer letter.
- Analyze industry compensation trends, turnover metrics, and competitor offerings to ensure Forka remains the employer of choice in the regional F&B market.
The F&B Expert Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
- **Industry Pedigree:**
- Minimum of 4+ years of dedicated recruitment experience strictly within the Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or Restaurant Group sector.
- **Operational Fluency:**
- Deep understanding of restaurant hierarchy, culinary terminology, and the distinct personalities required for Back-of-House vs.
- Front-of-House success.
- **Pre-Opening Experience:**
- Proven track record of successfully managing mass-hiring drives for new restaurant or hotel pre-openings.
- **Regional Network:**
- A strong, pre-existing network of hospitality professionals and reliable sourcing channels across the GCC (specifically UAE and Oman).
- **High-Volume Capability:**
- Ability to manage a high volume of open requisitions without sacrificing candidate quality or administrative precision.
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