Field Recruiter

Grocery Outlet Career•San Francisco, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Grocery Outlet is seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruitment of Aspiring Operator Trainee (AOT) candidates. In this role, you will own the sourcing, engagement, assessment, and closing of candidates who are ready to pursue store ownership. You will partner closely with leadership to meet placement goals, guide candidates through a complex evaluation process, and play a key role in strengthening the long-term pipeline of Independent Operators. This role reports to the Manager - Field Recruiting.

Requirements

3–5 years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
Proven success in managing full-cycle recruiting and closing candidates.
Strong business acumen and comfort discussing financial readiness, relocation, and ownership opportunities.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels.
Proficiency with CRM/ATS systems (Salesforce preferred) and recruiting technology.
Highly organized and adaptable, able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Franchise or leadership recruiting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Source and engage qualified candidates through referrals, direct outreach, job boards, and industry networks.
Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate leadership, retail/management experience, financial readiness, and relocation flexibility.
Effectively communicate the business ownership opportunity and set clear expectations.
Manage the candidate journey from initial conversation through training assignment and store placement.
Facilitate assessments, panel interviews, and evaluation checkpoints, consolidating feedback into clear recommendations.
Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and documentation in CRM (Salesforce).
Address questions related to business ownership, investment, and relocation to support candidate decision-making.
Represent Grocery Outlet at industry events, webinars, and networking functions.
Travel within the market to support in-person needs i.e. candidate meetings, networking events, operator connects, and corporate functions.
Build lasting relationships with candidates, referral partners, and industry contacts to strengthen pipeline flow.
Collaborate with Marketing to support campaigns that attract diverse, entrepreneurially-minded talent.
Partner with recruiting leaders and cross-functional teams to forecast pipeline needs and meet annual AOT placement targets.
Share insights and best practices while supporting continuous improvement of recruiting processes and tools.
Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and help elevate recruiting standards across the organization.
Maintain a consistent, high-quality candidate pipeline aligned to market demand.
Move candidates efficiently through the evaluation and closing process.
Keep CRM data accurate and current to support pipeline visibility and reporting.
Meet annual AOT placement targets and Dept. KPIs set in partnership with leadership.