Talent Acquisition Specialist

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Entrepreneurial

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Talent Acquisition Specialist
 

Job Description

We are always looking to strengthen our organization by adding the best available talent to our staff. We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us source, identify, screen, and hire individuals for various roles in our company. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, 2-3 years’ experience in talent acquisition, proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems, and the ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills as you’ll often be asked to work closely with others across different departments.
 

Objectives of this Role

·Input into overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals

·Ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind

·Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives

·Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience

·Form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

·Coordinate with managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments

·Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks

·Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews

·Assess candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references

·Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline

·Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork

·Ensure that all pre-hire assessments and background screens are completed

·On-boarding new hires and assisting with Benefits Enrollment

·Other tasks may be assigned to support the Human Resource Team

Skills and Qualifications

·Work experience in talent acquisition or similar roles

·Familiarity with social media, C.V. databases, and professional networks

·Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods

·Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems

·Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates

·A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company

·Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar
  
• Certification obtained from the HR Certification Institute
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management
• Must speak Spanish
• Needs to be on site in Richmond

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.