Recruiter

We’re seeking a Recruiter to join the HR/Recruiting team! This role is responsible for full life cycle recruiting of restaurant managers, chefs and corporate support staff and will work closely with Lettuce operating partners. We are looking for someone with a passion for the restaurant industry, a love of recruitment and great interpersonal skills. 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of recruiting experience (agency or in-house)
• 2+ years of experience in Restaurant/Hospitality management 

This position is located at our corporate office on the far north side of Chicago (5419 N. Sheridan Road). 

Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You family! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify


The Recruiter will manage the full life-cycle recruiting process for restaurant managers and corporate positions.

Essential Functions

• Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process for restaurant management and corporate positions including but not limited to sourcing both passive and active candidates through applications, referrals and online job boards and niche sites; reviewing application materials; screening and interviewing by telephone, video technology and in person; presenting candidates to hiring partners and managers and making compensation recommendations; administering candidate testing and evaluating, interpreting and sharing results with partners/managers; managing and/or conducting the reference check process; and extending and negotiating offers
• Develop and maintain strong partner and manager relationships through effective communication including but not limited to prompt response to hiring needs and strong follow-through
• Learn and achieve proficiency in use of one or more Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including but not limited to completing all steps of standard hiring process within ATS to ensure compliance
• Promote LEYE employment brand by modeling our core philosophies; highlighting our culture, benefits and opportunities; and caring for every candidate as we do ourselves, our guests and each other
• Collaborate with recruiting team to fill hiring needs, including but not limited candidate progress and ad posting strategies
• Maintain availability to perform duties outside standard business hours on occasion as needed, including evenings and weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and office equipment
• Effectively communicate to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Cultivate new and existing partnerships with schools and organizations (including but not limited to culinary schools, local colleges, community organizations, government agencies, etc.) that will attract, identify and source qualified candidates
• Attend local and out of town recruiting events as needed, including but not limited to career fairs, school visits and LEYE internship events
• Collaborate with Recruiting team in creating social media recruiting strategies for use on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. using working knowledge of social media platforms
• Work with LEYE Design team as needed on collateral for recruiting needs such as career fairs, employment branding, etc.
• Offer proactive solutions to recruitment challenges based on current knowledge of industry trends and job markets
• Communicate with outside recruiters on status of their candidates and assist with registering and tracking outside recruiter candidates as needed
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Maintain proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment including MS Word and Excel
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and act as a team player
• Perform other duties assigned as needed 
  
  
  

We’re seeking a Recruiter to join the HR/Recruiting team! This role is responsible for full life cycle recruiting of restaurant managers, chefs and corporate support staff and will work closely with Lettuce operating partners. We are looking for someone with a passion for the restaurant industry, a love of recruitment and great interpersonal skills. 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of recruiting experience (agency or in-house)
• 2+ years of experience in Restaurant/Hospitality management 

This position is located at our corporate office on the far north side of Chicago (5419 N. Sheridan Road). 

Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You family! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify


The Recruiter will manage the full life-cycle recruiting process for restaurant managers and corporate positions.

Essential Functions

• Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process for restaurant management and corporate positions including but not limited to sourcing both passive and active candidates through applications, referrals and online job boards and niche sites; reviewing application materials; screening and interviewing by telephone, video technology and in person; presenting candidates to hiring partners and managers and making compensation recommendations; administering candidate testing and evaluating, interpreting and sharing results with partners/managers; managing and/or conducting the reference check process; and extending and negotiating offers
• Develop and maintain strong partner and manager relationships through effective communication including but not limited to prompt response to hiring needs and strong follow-through
• Learn and achieve proficiency in use of one or more Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including but not limited to completing all steps of standard hiring process within ATS to ensure compliance
• Promote LEYE employment brand by modeling our core philosophies; highlighting our culture, benefits and opportunities; and caring for every candidate as we do ourselves, our guests and each other
• Collaborate with recruiting team to fill hiring needs, including but not limited candidate progress and ad posting strategies
• Maintain availability to perform duties outside standard business hours on occasion as needed, including evenings and weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and office equipment
• Effectively communicate to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Cultivate new and existing partnerships with schools and organizations (including but not limited to culinary schools, local colleges, community organizations, government agencies, etc.) that will attract, identify and source qualified candidates
• Attend local and out of town recruiting events as needed, including but not limited to career fairs, school visits and LEYE internship events
• Collaborate with Recruiting team in creating social media recruiting strategies for use on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. using working knowledge of social media platforms
• Work with LEYE Design team as needed on collateral for recruiting needs such as career fairs, employment branding, etc.
• Offer proactive solutions to recruitment challenges based on current knowledge of industry trends and job markets
• Communicate with outside recruiters on status of their candidates and assist with registering and tracking outside recruiter candidates as needed
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Maintain proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment including MS Word and Excel
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and act as a team player
• Perform other duties assigned as needed