Recruiting Ambassador
Pappas Restaurants, Inc. · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Represent Pappas Restaurants at recruiting events.
- Engage students and candidates about career opportunities.
- Build community and university network relationships.
- Identify and refer strong potential talent.
- Exemplify Pappas culture and hospitality values.
About the role
About the Role
Pappas Restaurants is seeking current Managers and Supervisors who are passionate about our people, culture, and growth to serve as Recruiting Ambassadors. This is a program-based assignment for current Pappas salaried managers and supervisors who want to support recruiting efforts in addition to their regular responsibilities. Ambassadors will continue working in their home location while participating in scheduled recruiting events throughout the year. Participation is flexible and coordinated with operational needs to ensure ambassadors can support recruiting without impacting restaurant performance. This position plays an important role in attracting a pipeline of talent to support our current and future staffing needs. Recruiting Ambassadors will serve as brand representatives, sharing the Pappas culture, career opportunities, and commitment to people-first hospitality with students and potential candidates.
Responsibilities
- Represent Pappas Restaurants and its brands at university career fairs, hiring events and community outreach initiatives
- Engage with students and candidates to promote career opportunities within Pappas
- Build and maintain relationships within the community and university networks
- Identify and refer strong talent through personal and professional connections
- Help attract future hospitality leaders
- Communicate and exemplify the Pappas culture and values
Requirements
- Must be a current salaried manager or supervisor with Pappas Restaurants
- Must be in good standing with the company
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for hospitality, leadership, and team development
- Ability to represent the Pappas brand in a professional and positive manner
- Comfortable speaking with groups and networking with candidates
- Travel is required and may include local day trips, travel by flight or overnight stays
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to assist in building the teams that drive our success. If you believe in people-first hospitality and want to help shape the future of Pappas Restaurants, apply today!
Key skills/competency
- Recruiting Ambassador
- Talent Acquisition
- Brand Representation
- Community Outreach
- University Relations
- Hospitality Culture
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Talent Identification
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Recruiting Ambassador
- Talent Acquisition
- Brand Ambassador
- Hospitality
- Restaurant Management
- Career Fairs
- University Relations
- Hiring Events
- People Management
- Team Development
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Pappas Restaurants
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership experience and passion for hospitality, aligning with Pappas' people-first culture.
- Showcase ambassadorial skills: Emphasize your communication, networking, and brand representation abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate company loyalty: As a current employee, stress your commitment and understanding of Pappas' values and growth.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss how you'll represent Pappas positively and attract future talent.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the application deadline for the Pappas Restaurants Recruiting Ambassador role?
- Applications for the Pappas Restaurants Recruiting Ambassador position will be accepted through July 5th, 2026. It is advisable to submit your application well before this date to ensure it is considered.
- Am I eligible to apply for the Recruiting Ambassador position if I am not a current Pappas Manager or Supervisor?
- No, this Recruiting Ambassador role is specifically designed for current salaried managers and supervisors within Pappas Restaurants. It is a program-based assignment for existing employees who meet these criteria.
- Will my regular managerial duties be affected by participating as a Recruiting Ambassador for Pappas Restaurants?
- The program is designed to be flexible. Your participation in recruiting events will be coordinated with operational needs to ensure that your regular restaurant performance is not impacted. You will continue working in your home location.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Recruiting Ambassador role at Pappas Restaurants?
- Travel is a requirement for the Recruiting Ambassador position. This may include local day trips, as well as travel by flight or overnight stays for various recruiting events.
- How does Pappas Restaurants support candidates with disabilities for the Recruiting Ambassador role?
- Pappas Restaurants is committed to equal opportunity and may provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance, please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for support.