Hospitality Talent Acquisition & Validation Specialist

Hospitality Talent Acquisition & Validation SpecialistLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEmployment Type: Full-time, on-siteAbout Kairos MeritKairos Merit is a platform specialising in talent acquisition and candidate validation for the hospitality industry in the United Arab Emirates.We work with hotels, restaurants, beach clubs and hospitality groups, identifying, interviewing and presenting professionals who have already been assessed and validated.We are looking for an organised, proactive and results-driven Hospitality Talent Acquisition & Validation Specialist to join our team in Dubai.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end recruitment processes for hospitality vacancies.Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, databases and direct outreach.Review CVs and identify profiles that are genuinely aligned with each vacancy.Conduct structured screening and validation interviews in English.Assess candidates’ experience, communication skills, availability, salary expectations and visa status.Prepare professional candidate shortlists and reports.Keep all candidate information and recruitment activity accurately updated in the CRM.Follow up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.Build and maintain a strong hospitality talent pool.Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and quality standards.Prepare regular reports on recruitment processes and candidate pipelines.RequirementsMinimum of two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or candidate selection.Experience recruiting for hotels, restaurants, F&B or related sectors will be highly valued.Proven experience in candidate sourcing and CV screening.Ability to conduct professional interviews in English.Knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search and recruitment platforms.Previous experience using an ATS or CRM.Ability to assess candidates strategically and clearly justify selection decisions.Strong organisational and communication skills.Ability to work independently and manage several recruitment processes simultaneously.High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate CRM records.Professional level of written and spoken English.Candidates currently based in the United Arab Emirates will be preferred.The Profile We Are Looking ForWe are not looking for a general HR administration profile.We are looking for someone with strong recruitment judgment who can distinguish between an average candidate and an excellent candidate, conduct thorough interviews and confidently recommend the most suitable professionals for our clients.Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief candidate assessment and selection exercise as part of the recruitment process.