At Applejack Hospitality, our people are the heart of everything we do. From the bartenders creating memorable moments at Opera Bar, to the chefs delivering exceptional experiences at RAFI, and the venue teams bringing energy to our spaces across Sydney, we know incredible hospitality starts with incredible people.
As we continue to grow with exciting new venues on the horizon, we're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team and truly own recruitment across the Applejack portfolio.
This is more than just filling roles. We want someone who is genuinely passionate about people, hospitality, our culture and our brand. Someone who lives and breathes recruitment, takes pride in finding the right people for the right teams, and is excited to elevate the way we attract talent across the business.
You'll have the opportunity to bring your experience, ideas and energy into a collaborative People & Culture team, helping shape workforce strategy, strengthen our employer brand and continue building high-performing teams as Applejack evolves and expands.
What You'll Be Doing
* End-to-end, in-house recruitment across the Applejack group
* Leading recruitment strategy and workforce planning across multiple venues and future openings
* Partnering closely with venue leaders to attract exceptional hospitality talent
* Taking recruitment to the next level through creative sourcing, talent pooling and strategic thinking
* Championing the Applejack employer brand and candidate experience
* Building strong relationships across the business and becoming a trusted recruitment partner
* Supporting onboarding, retention initiatives and wider People & Culture projects
What We're Looking For
* Recruitment experience within hospitality
* Someone who genuinely loves people, culture and hospitality
* Strong communication and relationship‐building skills
* A proactive mindset with confidence to bring ideas forward and influence change
* Someone highly organised who thrives in a fast‐paced environment
* A passion for creating exceptional experiences for candidates and teams alike
Why Join Applejack?
* Be part of a diverse and inclusive company where guest experience and culture are at the centre of everything we do
* Work alongside a collaborative, passionate and supportive People & Culture team
* Phone bill covered and work‐related expenses supported
1. Staff discounts and perks across our venues
2. Access to wellbeing support programs, including EAP
3. Development opportunities, team events and social experiences
4. Flexible working across our Sydney venues and Basecamp in Surry Hills
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