Deputy Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) leading PAN India hiring for 200+ restaurant outlets, with ownership of manpower planning, end-to-end recruitment, and workforce expansion. Drives leadership, mid-level, and frontline hiring across hospitality and QSR operations, from forecasting and sourcing through offer rollout, onboarding, and post-joining follow-up. Builds hiring pipelines through institutes, NGOs, skill partners, and mega job fairs while managing recruitment KPIs, MIS, and team performance.
Overview
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Work History
Deputy Manager HR (Talent Acquisition)
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
06.2026 - Current
Key Responsibilities
Spearheading PAN India Talent Acquisition for 200+ restaurant outlets, driving strategic manpower planning, workforce optimization, and business expansion hiring.
Managing end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from manpower forecasting, sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, interviews, salary negotiation, offer rollout, onboarding, and post-joining engagement.
Handling leadership, mid-level, and frontline hiring across restaurant operations, including:
Regional Manager (RM)
Assistant Regional Manager (ARM)
Restaurant Manager
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Outlet Executive
Executive Chef
Sous Chef
Chef de Partie (CDP)
Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP)
Commis I, II & III
Captain
Senior Steward
Steward
Bartender
Host/Hostess
Cashier
Store Executive
Kitchen Helper
Housekeeping Associate
Utility Associate
Leading large-scale bulk hiring for new restaurant launches, replacement hiring, seasonal hiring, and expansion projects across multiple states.
Building a sustainable talent pipeline through Campus Hiring with IHM, SIHM, CIHM, PIHM, Food Craft Institutes (FCIs), Hotel Management Colleges, ITIs, Polytechnics, Universities, and Skill Development Institutions.
Establishing strategic hiring partnerships with NGOs, NSDC Training Partners, DDU-GKY, PMKK, RSETI, CSR Foundations, Skill India Mission, State Skill Development Missions, Employment Exchanges, and Government Placement Cells.
Organizing and leading Mega Job Fairs, Campus Placement Drives, Walk-in Interviews, Open Recruitment Drives, Rozgar Melas, and State-Level Hiring Events across India.
Managing recruitment through multiple sourcing channels including Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Apna, Indeed, WorkIndia, Foundit (Monster), state employment portals, employee referrals, recruitment vendors, and social media hiring campaigns.
Collaborating with Business Heads, Operations Directors, Regional Managers, Area Managers, Outlet Managers, HR Business Partners, and Training Teams to ensure timely fulfillment of manpower requirements.
Driving Employer Branding through institute engagement, placement talks, career seminars, social media campaigns, and industry networking.
Monitoring recruitment KPIs including Time-to-Hire (TAT), Cost-per-Hire, Offer-to-Join Ratio, Joining Conversion, Attrition Backfill, Source Effectiveness, and Recruitment Productivity.
Leading and mentoring recruitment teams, ensuring adherence to hiring SLAs, quality standards, and organizational hiring goals.
Preparing and presenting daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruitment MIS, hiring dashboards, manpower reports, and leadership reviews for senior management.
Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition)
Daryaganj Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - 06.2026
Assess current staffing needs and design manpower planning strategies to ensure all restaurant outlets and corporate positions are optimally staffed.
Plan and execute end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, ensuring retention and development through structured assessments.
Drive bulk and lateral hiring for upcoming store openings and ongoing operations, including restaurant roles (RM, ARM, SM, Crew Members, Stewards, Captains, Cashiers, Bartenders, Chefs, Concierge) and corporate roles across departments.
Manage full life-cycle recruitment for non-IT positions: requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and candidate closure.
Initiate and oversee documentation and onboarding processes, coordinating with candidates and internal onboarding teams for smooth joining.
Conduct weekly update meetings with hiring managers and outlet heads to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports and trackers.
Ensure overall delivery and quality of recruitment targets, while mentoring and managing the recruitment team.
Organize and participate in job fairs and institutional tie-ups with NGOs, placement institutes, and foundations.
Maintain internal databases and longlists for each role using Excel to streamline the recruitment process.
Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition – PAN India)
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.
Delhi
02.2023 - 03.2025
Determine current staffing needs and design manpower planning strategies to fill vacant positions efficiently.
Plan and execute end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, ensuring retention and development through assessment-driven hiring.
Drive upcoming store hiring and close recruitment within defined TATs for roles such as RM, ARM, SM, and Crew Members.
Manage full life-cycle recruitment for both technical and non-technical positions: requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and candidate closure.
Initiate and manage documentation and onboarding processes, coordinating with candidates and the onboarding team for smooth joining.
Conduct weekly meetings with hiring managers to share recruitment updates and progress.
Prepare and update daily, weekly, and monthly recruitment reports and trackers for management review.
Responsible for overall delivery and quality of assigned client and internal hiring targets.
Organize and participate in job fairs by connecting with NGOs, placement institutes, and foundations.
Maintain internal databases and longlists for each role using Excel.
Train, mentor, and manage recruitment team members to ensure quality and efficiency in hiring.
Managed end-to-end recruitment for e-commerce, warehouse, and operational positions across multiple locations.
Partnered with operations managers to identify workforce requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
Conducted sourcing, screening, and interviews, maintaining a high-quality candidate pipeline.
Maintained talent pipelines for recurring and critical roles to ensure uninterrupted staffing.
Executed recruitment drives and campaigns to meet high-volume hiring targets.
Monitored recruitment metrics and optimized processes to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.
HR Recruiter
TeamLease Services Limited
Delhi
01.2021 - 12.2021
Managed end-to-end recruitment for e-commerce, warehouse, and retail operations across multiple locations.
Sourced candidates through job portals, social media platforms, and professional networks to build strong talent pipelines.
Coordinated interviews and selection processes with client operations teams, ensuring timely hiring.
Maintained and updated talent pipelines for recurring and critical positions to meet client staffing requirements.
Executed high-volume recruitment drives to achieve operational hiring targets efficiently.
Tracked and reported recruitment metrics to optimize processes and improve time-to-hire.
Human Resources Intern
Buzzworks Business Services Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
10.2020 - 12.2020
Assisted in end-to-end recruitment activities under the guidance of senior recruiters.
Sourced candidates through job portals, social media, and internal databases.
Scheduled interviews and coordinated with hiring managers and candidates for smooth selection processes.
Maintained candidate records and supported database management for accurate tracking.
Contributed to employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to attract top talent.
Education
10th -
C.B.S.E BOARD
12th - undefined
C.B.S.E BOARD
B.A. - undefined
SOL
Skills
End-to-end recruitment
Talent sourcing
Interviewing
Offer management
Onboarding
DECLARATION
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Timeline
Deputy Manager HR (Talent Acquisition)
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
06.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition)
Daryaganj Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - 06.2026
Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition – PAN India)