Talent acquisition manager in hospitality

Vida Plena is an innovative hospitality group founded in Lisbon in 2018, dedicated to making our guests and team feel truly at home. We pride ourselves on delivering warm, blissful experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, serving top-quality fresh food, and providing exceptional service. With 12 restaurantes in Lisbon, one in London and a ceramic studio, our next step is to open unique hotels. As our Talent Acquisition Manager, your will own the recruiting strategy of the growing group, with a both hands on and strategic role.

• Own and manage the full recruitment life cycle for senior hospitality roles across front-of-house, back-of-house, and corporate functions. This includes job postings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and supporting final hiring decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders and department heads to understand their staffing needs and create targeted recruitment strategies to meet demand during peak seasons or special projects.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of talent using various sourcing channels such as job boards, LinkedIn, industry-specific platforms, and direct networking.
• Create and implement clear recruitment guidelines and handbooks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Coach hiring managers on best practices, empowering them to make the best hiring decisions while staying aligned with our values and culture.
• Select and lead the implementation and strategic roadmap design of a new ATS that better match our growing business needs

• 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, talent sourcing techniques, and interview processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leadership.
• Ability and passion to work in a fast-paced international environment.
• Work proficiency in both English and Portuguese
• Desire to be part of a growing People team where you need to wear multiple and collaborate closely with multiple initiatives

• A generous welcome at our venues — enjoy special discounts
• A bright, two-floor office in Cais do Sodré — with a big terrace and river view
• Office bar — an allowance for fresh coffee, pastries, and homemade light meal
• Hybrid work model — a balance between office and home
• Up to 3 weeks/year working from abroad — log in from wherever inspires you
• Vida Plena Activities, every week — yoga, surf, kart racing, and more
• We care about wellness — supporting physical health through dedicated Studiorise spin classes, and mental well-being through our partnership with Mindpartner, offering access to a trusted psychologist network and