Description Manager, Chili’s Talent Selection- Southeast Region Atlanta, Georgia What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy. At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive. Job Summary This position will support the Georgia, North Florida, and Southeast Tennessee markets. The Talent Selection Manager will manage the full life cycle recruitment process for professional restaurant managers in partnership with the regions this person will support. This person will focus on the development of search strategies, identify, source, and evaluate prospective candidates, interview and recommend candidates, conduct reference and background checks, assist with candidate closing/relocation, and the transition of new managers into the organization. Your Key Job Functions Work with internal stakeholders to evaluate current talent, conduct needs assessments and develop strategic staffing plans. Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and team members. Actively involved in succession planning discussions with PeopleWorks Partners and Director of Operations. In an inspiring way, communicate the company’s vision and culture for potential restaurant managers. Initiate and develop a recruiting plan to meet both quality and quantity of management staffing needs. Source qualified and diverse Restaurant Management candidates through effective use of all sourcing, including direct sourcing, networking, college recruitment, job fair recruitment, and internet-based recruitment methods to meet operational staffing needs. Collaborate with PeopleWorks Partners and Director of Operations to create a sense of belonging for all Team Members. Effective recruitment of candidates through cost effective budgetary recruitment techniques. Conduct in-depth first interview of candidates and review all assessment results to determine potential fit with organization Follow business rules in relation to background investigations, including reference and background checks on all candidates scheduled for a final interview. Coordinate candidate interview process with Director of Operations and General Managers. Support internal candidates and facilitate the entire management interview process. Negotiate final position requirements (salary, relocation, etc.) with manager candidates and extend offers to candidates. Send out new hire packets including management training materials in a timely manner. Responsible for monthly and weekly status reports, ensuring distribution to appropriate parties. Ensure database files are updated regularly to track status of candidates and that all steps of interview process are accomplished prior to offers What You Bring to the Team Ideal candidate will reside in the Atlanta, Georgia, North Florida, or Chattanooga area. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology or related field is preferred. Five to seven years recruiting and staffing experience with a proven track record of successful recruitment skills. Restaurant or Retail Management recruitment experience preferred. Must have working knowledge of appropriate Human Resource laws that affect recruiting. Strong communication skills with exceptional time management and organizational capabilities that can drive the full-cycle recruitment process independently. Proactive sourcing of experience with strong negotiating skills with the ability to direct source candidates from competitors and participate in networking events. Knowledge of internet sites and proficient computer skills including MS Office. Exceptional customer service mentality with a proven record of successfully building and maintaining partnerships with managers. Must understand the recruiting market as a whole and individual regions in particular. Must demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assumptions. Must have strong project management, planning, and organization skills. Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of Human Resources work. Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, career fairs, and other travel as assigned while maintaining a flexible work schedule. Why Brinker At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way. Here’s how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads : Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home + travel Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement. Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member. A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard. Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities!
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees