What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Manager position at Sails Restaurant?
About the Role
We are an expanding luxury hospitality group based in Naples, Florida, dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio, including Sails Restaurant, Butcher Private, Omasava, The Cellar, and our forthcoming concept, Sava.
We are seeking a refined and driven Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. This role presents a unique opportunity to engage with world-class professionals on a global scale, while contributing to the continued growth of a brand defined by excellence, precision, and elevated service.
The ideal candidate brings both professionalism and discretion, with a genuine passion for people and talent development. While experience within luxury hospitality is valued, we also welcome individuals from other high-performance or service-oriented industries who demonstrate a strong alignment with our standards and ethos.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial briefing through to offer stage
- Conduct candidate screening and first-round interviews with professionalism and care
- Evaluate and shortlist candidates in alignment with brand standards and role requirements
- Maintain and optimize the UKG system, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all recruitment data
- Develop thoughtfully crafted job descriptions and advertisements reflective of our luxury positioning
- Proactively source talent through LinkedIn and other professional platforms
- Build and nurture relationships with leading hospitality schools and institutions globally
- Collaborate with local colleges and organizations to identify and attract emerging talent
- Oversee and manage job postings across relevant platforms
- Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring timely and polished communication
- Coordinate interview processes seamlessly between candidates and internal stakeholders
- Partner closely with Founders and leadership on hiring needs and recruitment strategy
- Cultivate a strong and forward-looking talent pipeline
- Lead and support recruitment initiatives across the organization
- Uphold the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within luxury hospitality or within other high-touch, service-driven, or premium brand environments
- Strong understanding of modern sourcing strategies, including social and digital platforms
- Experience managing candidate pipelines and coordinating interview processes
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a refined and professional tone
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experience with applicant tracking systems; familiarity with UKG is preferred
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership
- Proactive, driven, and genuinely passionate about talent acquisition and people
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, hospitality, psychology, or a related field is advantageous
- An appreciation for luxury standards, guest experience, and brand positioning—regardless of industry background
- Knowledge of the global talent landscape is highly valued
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation reflective of experience
- Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 50% employee dining privileges across our concepts
- Daily family meal
- Paid time off
- A dynamic, collaborative, and inspiring work environment rooted in excellence