For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.

REPORTS TO: Director of People Services

FLSA: EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for One Off Hospitality locations. This role focuses on sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates for both front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and management positions while ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified talent.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage hiring from job posting to offer acceptance 
• Screen resumes and conducts initial interviews 
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and GMs 
• Ensure a positive candidate experience 

Talent Sourcing

• Post jobs on platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, and hospitality-specific job boards 
• Use social media and local outreach to attract candidates 
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for high-turnover roles 

Hiring for Multiple Roles

• Front-of-house: servers, hosts, bartenders 
• Back-of-house: line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers 
• Leadership: kitchen managers, general managers 

Collaboration

• Partner with operations leaders and HR teams 
• Advise managers on hiring best practices 
• Track hiring needs across locations 

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS) 
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, turnover, etc.) 
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and hiring regulations

Requirements:

• 1–3+ years of recruiting experience (hospitality preferred) 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to manage high-volume hiring 

Preferred:

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality environments 
• Familiarity with ATS platforms 
• Knowledge of local labor markets and hiring trends