Job Details

Field Recruiter - FULL-TIME – Remote

San Francisco (Bay Area)

$75,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience

We're not just selling sandwiches and salads. We're selling Happy!

Perks and Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match and other ancillary benefits
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus Program
• Parking & Transit Reimbursement
• Discounted tickets through Working Advantage
• Pet Insurance
• Free and delicious Mendo Meals
• Clear path for growth and development

Position Summary:

The Field Recruiter will play a critical role in driving Mendocino Farms' growth and success by sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for our restaurant locations. This position requires a proactive, results-driven professional with high-volume recruiting experience, particularly in the fast-casual or hospitality industry. The Field Recruiter will partner and work closely with our Directors of Operations to identify staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source, screen, and interview candidates for various restaurant management and hourly positions, ensuring alignment with Mendocino Farms' values and culture.
• Partner with Regional Directors of Operations and General Managers to understand specific staffing needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through networking, job fairs, community events, social media, and other creative sourcing strategies.
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hire-to-interview ratios, and use data to continuously improve the recruiting process.
• Promote Mendocino Farms as an employer of choice by actively engaging with candidates and maintaining a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures, during the recruitment and hiring process.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including coordination of orientation and training programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within the fast-casual, hospitality, or restaurant industry.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills, with a proven track record of successfully filling high-volume, high-impact positions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools, as well as strong knowledge of social media recruiting strategies.
• Willingness to travel as needed to various restaurant locations within the assigned region.
• A passion for people, food, and community, with a strong alignment to Mendocino Farms' mission and values.

There is no “I” in Mendo.

Mendocino Farms is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.