Talent Acquisition Manager

Company Overview

Established in 2015, 7 Management has grown into a premier hospitality and management group, renowned for its innovative concepts and acclaimed international brands. From casual dining to upscale entertainment, 7 Management delivers experiences that go beyond traditional hospitality across the Middle East and Europe. With a rapidly expanding presence, the group sets the standard in restaurants, lounges, bars, and clubs, seamlessly combining exceptional cuisine with unforgettable entertainment.

Role Summary

Lead and drive the end-to-end recruitment strategy for the head office, existing F&B outlets, and new venue openings across Dubai and the wider region, ensuring the attraction and selection of top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Acquisition: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all head office roles, outlet positions, and new venue openings. Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract the highest calibre of talent, while building and maintaining a talent pipeline for critical functions. Provide strategic insights to leadership on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability to ensure the organisation remains competitive and future-ready.
• Stakeholder Management: Closely collaborate with outlet GMs, AGMs, and head office HODs to understand specific talent needs and define precise role requirements. Acting as a trusted advisor, guide leadership on recruitment strategy, talent planning, and ensuring alignment between recruitment initiatives and organisational growth objectives.
• Employer Branding: Ensures that every candidate experiences a recruitment journey that reflects the luxury and professionalism of 7 Management. Champion employer branding initiatives to position the organisation as an employer of choice and actively represent the company at industry events, talent forums, and within professional networks.
• Recruitment Analytics: Oversee the accurate maintenance of recruitment metrics, dashboards, and reports to inform strategic HR decisions. Enhance operational efficiency and candidate engagement by optimising recruitment processes and systems, while ensuring full compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Recruitment Policy & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the organisation’s recruitment policies, standards, and procedures. Continuously review and update these policies to reflect best practices, ensuring that all hiring activities remain compliant, transparent, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field; HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM) are a plus.
• Proven Talent Acquisition experience, ideally within luxury hospitality, with high-paced recruitment and pre-opening venue experience; prior experience in Dubai is highly desirable.
• Strong track record in full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and regions.
• Deep expertise in recruitment best practices, employment law, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Proactive, strategic, and analytical thinker, proficient in ATS, recruitment technologies, and digital sourcing channels.