People Manager

TA & People Manager | Fast-Growth Food & Hospitality Brand

Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000 + Equity | Full-Time

Be the first People hire at one of the UK's most talked-about hospitality brands.

Our client is a founder-led, fast-growing food and hospitality brand with a cult following, multiple London venues, and serious ambitions to expand nationally and internationally. They're at a genuine inflection point — scaling quickly and building the team to match — and they're now looking for their first ever dedicated People hire to help lay the foundations for that growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join early, work directly with the Founder, and build something that will last.

The Role

This is a broad, hands-on position split approximately 70% Talent Acquisition / 30% HR & People Operations. You'll own end-to-end recruitment across the business while simultaneously building out the HR infrastructure that will support international expansion. As the company scales, you'll have the opportunity to build your own TA and People team around you.

CIPD study support is available for the right candidate looking to develop a longer-term career in HR.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end recruitment across venue-level and corporate hires — front-of-house, kitchen, and hospitality staff through to head office roles
• Managing relationships with staffing agencies and temp providers
• Building scalable hiring processes, interview frameworks, and scorecards
• Developing the employer brand and candidate experience
• Designing and implementing onboarding programmes that reflect the brand's culture and values
• Building and managing core HR policies, processes, and documentation
• Supporting employee relations and acting as a trusted point of contact for the team
• Partnering directly with the Founder and hiring managers on headcount planning

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Solid in-house TA experience (agency background considered with relevant exposure)
• A proven track record in high-volume or hospitality/venue-level hiring
• Experience recruiting temporary and hourly-paid workforces
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organised, and happy to be hands-on

Desirable:

• Background in food, hospitality, or retail
• Some HR or People Ops exposure, or a strong desire to develop in this area
• Familiarity with ATS and HRIS systems

What's on Offer

• Salary of circa £60,000, flexible depending on experience
• Equity / share options
• Hybrid working — 3 to 4 days on-site in Central London
• CIPD study support for the right candidate
• A genuine seat at the table: you'll shape culture, process, and team from the ground up
• The platform to build your own People team as the business grows internationally

Interested? Get in touch with your CV to find out more about this opportunity and our client.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.