Manhattan Funds is building a next-generation, multi-brand food platform across
Go Bagels, Go Coffee, and Go Chocolate
— and we’re looking for a
People & Talent Manager
to build and lead our entire hiring and HR function.
This is a
high-impact, hands‑on role
for someone who can operate across the full employee lifecycle — from sourcing candidates to onboarding and training.
What You’ll Do
You will own and execute all aspects of
talent, HR, and onboarding
across multiple brands:
Talent Acquisition
Build and manage
high-volume hiring pipelines
Recruit for
hourly staff, shift leads, GMs, and multi-unit roles
Support
new store openings
with full staffing execution
HR & People Operations
Manage and maintain all
HR systems and personnel records
Oversee
employee lifecycle
(hiring, onboarding, performance tracking)
Ensure basic HR compliance and operational structure
Onboarding & Training
Design and execute
onboarding processes for all new hires
Lead onboarding sessions and ensure smooth integration into teams
Support and coordinate
job‑specific training programs
Partner with operations to ensure employees are set up for success from day one
Process Building
Create scalable
hiring, onboarding, and HR playbooks
Improve
time‑to‑hire, retention, and team performance
Build systems that support rapid growth across locations
Who You Are
You are a
hands‑on operator
who thrives in fast‑paced environments and knows how to build teams at scale.
You likely have:
4–8+ years in
hospitality, QSR, or multi‑unit retail recruiting/HR
Experience managing
end‑to‑end hiring and HR processes
A track record of
high‑volume hiring
Experience with
HR systems and ATS platforms
Strong organizational and execution skills
You are:
Highly versatile and resourceful
Comfortable wearing multiple hats
Detail‑oriented but fast‑moving
Equally comfortable with frontline staff and leadership
Bonus if you’ve:
Helped open new restaurant locations
Built HR or recruiting systems from scratch
Worked in a high‑growth or multi‑brand environment
Why This Role Matters
You will be responsible for building the
people infrastructure behind a growing platform .
Your work will directly impact:
Store openings
Team performance
Company growth
Compensation
Base salary:
$80,000 – $120,000
Performance‑based bonus
Significant growth opportunity as the platform scales
About Manhattan Funds
Manhattan Funds is a private investment firm focused on building and scaling consumer brands. Our current focus is on creating a leading platform in the
fast‑casual and specialty food space , starting with Go Bagels and expanding into adjacent verticals.
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People & Talent Manager – Hospitality Operations
Manhattan Funds LLC, Rochester, NY, USA
Pay: $80,000-$120,000/yr
Job type: Full Time