Summary Of Job Description
The Talent Acquisition Partner (Non-Traditional Concepts) is responsible for leading the full cycle recruiting process for restaurant management and hourly positions and providing strategic support for crew member hiring within a non-traditional franchise concept or partnership. This role partners directly with Regional Business Unit Team leadership to assess hiring needs and execute near and long-term strategies to ensure all new restaurants open fully staffed and all existing restaurants maintain optimal staffing levels for our non-traditional franchise concepts or partnerships (e.g. Raising Cane's)
You’ll Get a Chance To
- Source and attract internal and external candidates to fill current and future open roles to coincide with the organization’s growth strategy.
- Evaluate incoming applications and actively source passive candidates to select management talent that aligns with the company management profile and culture.
- Participate in the New Restaurant Opening (NRO) crew member hiring strategy, ensuring successful hiring and onboarding to meet staffing needs.
- Develop market and regional partnerships to support recruiting efforts in the region.
- Support the restaurant management recruiting process to ensure consistency across all markets.
- Be responsible for the recruitment planning and talent selection process for the assigned region.
- Build the company employment brand and increase the presence within the communities through partnerships with universities, networking organizations, community-based organizations, vendors, etc.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with regional leadership, ensuring recruiting efforts are aligned with Business Unit goals and objectives.
- Provide detailed regional staffing updates on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
How We Reward You
- Hybrid Work schedule
- 401K with company match
- Yearly bonus opportunity*
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
- On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
- Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
- Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
- Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
- Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
- Bereavement leave*
- Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
Your Background & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, major in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience in recruiting for Operations management with a retail/hospitality company, including lead generation, creative sourcing, and cold calling experience. (Operations management experience may also be considered.)
- Experience working for a multi-unit restaurant, retail or hospitality company preferred
- If hired, successful completion of annual store training
- Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
- If hired, successful completion of annual store training
Work Environment
- Field-based position; around 50% overnight travel; able to work a varied schedule related to business needs including days, evenings and weekends
Pay Range: P2 $72,000-$101,500/ Annual
- Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
ADA Statement
While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.
Panda Strong Since 1983
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You’re Wanted Here
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
