The Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent across all levels of management for Quality Branded. This in-office role partners closely with Operations, Marketing, and Human Resources to identify management staffing needs, strengthen the employer brand, and ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience. The Recruiter plays a key role in building strong talent pipelines that support the company’s growth, culture, brand pillars and commitment to hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR Director and hiring managers to understand staffing needs for management roles across Quality Branded.
• Post job openings and maintain accurate, compelling job descriptions across recruiting platforms.
• Assist with hourly recruitment for new restaurant openings, open calls and as needed.
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, community outreach, and employee referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and schedule further interviews with hiring managers.
• Coordinate and track the recruitment process from initial contact through offer acceptance.
• Conduct regular wage band audits by benchmarking against the competitive set to ensure market alignment and support equitable, competitive compensation practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws throughout the hiring process.
• Represent the company as a brand ambassador, promoting its culture, brand pillars, and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide regular updates on hiring progress to senior leadership.
• Keep up to date with the latest recruitment and industry trends.
• Support career fairs, hospitality school partnerships, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Work with HR Managers, IT & Operations to coordinate onboarding ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.

Position Requirements:

• Passion for hospitality, food, and team building.
• Existing network or industry connections within hospitality.
• Results-driven with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• 1–3 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in restaurants or hospitality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and online job boards.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Quality Branded is a Midtown-based restaurant group in New York City, founded by Michael Stillman in 2006. The group is comprised of Midtown staples and fixtures in the city’s dining landscape: Smith & Wollensky NYC, Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Bistro, Don Angie, Zou Zou’s & Chez Zou, Bad Roman, San Sabino, and Twin Tails. Quality Branded is known for its buzzy, energetic spaces and warm hospitality, signature dishes, and tableside flair.

Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.