HR Manager / Recruitment Partner

Part-time, Permanent: 35 hours per week (flexible, with scope to increase)

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 FTE (DOE, based on a 37.5 hour working week)

Location: Leeds City Centre - Restaurant/Home Based must live within a commutable distance to Leeds City Centre

Must be available for an immediate Start: Mid-September 2025

Benefits

• Be part of a ground-breaking new restaurant concept
• Opportunity to shape a brand-new team and culture
• Flexible working hours
• Build the team for the first of the brand’s restaurants in England
• Real potential to grow with the business as it expands
• Closed on Sundays
• Free lunch when working in the restaurant

Chick-fil-A is preparing to open its first Owner / Operator UK restaurant in the heart of Leeds and we are looking for a passionate and experienced HR Manager / Recruitment Partner to help build their dream team.

If you are a people person who loves building teams from the ground up and thrives in fast-paced, energetic environments where no two days are the same, this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to get involved right from the beginning.You will be supporting the owner in shaping everything from hiring strategies to HR processes and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for all roles, including Restaurant Manager and team members for both front and back of house.
• Write and post compelling job adverts, manage applications, screen candidates, and schedule interviews.
• Lead face-to-face interviews alongside the owner, offering insight and expertise.
• Onboard new hires and ensure a smooth induction process.
• Manage recruitment of overseas applicants as part of the hiring strategy.
• Own staffing contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build and implement essential HR processes, policies, and systems from scratch.
• Continuously improve overall training processes by gathering feedback and implementing data-driven enhancements.
• Facilitate training sessions to support team development.
• Manage team events to foster engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on day-to-day matters (attendance, conduct, training, etc.).
• Help foster a strong, positive workplace culture that reflects the brand's values.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure legal compliance in all HR practices.
• Act as a trusted partner to the owner, offering ongoing HR support as the business grows.
• Working closely with the Restaurant Manager to oversee team.
• Manage disciplinaries.

About You

• Proven experience in a standalone HR or recruitment-focused role, ideally within restaurant, hospitality or similar fast-paced sector.
• Self-starter and strong project management skill.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law basics, and HR administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and results orientated, with a self-starter attitude.
• Warm, engaging, and emotionally intelligent—able to inspire and connect with people at all levels.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Based in or near Leeds, with flexibility to be in the restaurant when needed.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) desirable but not essential.

This is a rare chance to be part of something special from day one. You will play an important role in creating the culture and team that will define the success of Chick-Fil-A, with real potential to grow with the business as it expands.The candidate must be available to start immediately.

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please apply now with your updated CV to be part of this exciting journey.