Talent Acquisition Specialist - Arabic Speaker

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong background in Food & Beverage recruitment across all levels and fluency in Arabic. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end recruitment, partnering closely with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, attract quality talent, and deliver effective hiring solutions across the group.This role requires a hands-on recruiter who understands the fast-paced nature of the F&B industry, can manage high-volume recruitment when required, and is equally comfortable recruiting operational, managerial, and senior leadership positions.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job brief and sourcing through screening, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding coordination.F&B Recruitment: Lead recruitment across all levels of F&B operations, including kitchen and culinary teams, service staff, baristas, restaurant supervisors, outlet managers, chefs, restaurant managers, multi-outlet operations, and senior leadership roles.Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand manpower requirements, define role expectations, and develop effective recruitment strategies.Sourcing & Talent Pipelines: Build and maintain talent pipelines through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, recruitment databases, and other relevant channels.Screening & Assessment: Evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, cultural alignment, communication abilities, and suitability for the role.High-Volume Hiring: Coordinate bulk recruitment campaigns for new outlet openings, business expansion, and urgent operational requirements.Recruitment Across Divisions: Support hiring requirements across the group's F&B, luxury retail, corporate, and interior fit-out and construction businesses, as required.Candidate Experience: Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a professional and positive experience.Offer Management: Manage salary discussions, offer negotiations, notice periods, and candidate follow-ups in line with approved budgets and internal procedures.Recruitment Reporting: Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and provide regular updates on vacancies, pipeline status, time-to-fill, and hiring progress.Market Intelligence: Stay informed about F&B talent availability, industry hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor recruitment practices.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruiter, or similar role, with demonstrable experience recruiting across all levels within the F&B industry.Strong understanding of restaurant, café, hospitality, and multi-outlet operations recruitment.Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with strong English communication skills.Proven ability to recruit both high-volume operational roles and management or senior-level positions.Experience managing multiple vacancies and working with demanding hiring timelines.Strong sourcing, interviewing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.UAE recruitment experience is preferred.Key CompetenciesStrong ownership and accountabilityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEffective stakeholder partnershipCommercial awareness and understanding of business needsStrong candidate assessment and decision-making abilitiesAgility, adaptability, and a results-oriented approach