HR – HospitalityCompany: Manifest Hospitality

Brands: Sorano | Mehico | Latoyá

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 5–8 Years

Industry: Hospitality / Restaurants / Food & Beverage

About the CompanyManifest Hospitality operates a portfolio of distinctive restaurant brands, including Sorano, Mehico and Latoyá. We are committed to creating exceptional dining experiences through strong teams, operational excellence and a culture of accountability.

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to oversee the complete human resources function across our restaurant brands and locations.

The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, statutory compliance, performance management and employee engagement. The ideal candidate should have strong hospitality industry experience and the ability to manage a large, diverse workforce in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Manpower Planning

- Manage end-to-end recruitment across all brands and locations.
- Coordinate hiring for management, culinary, service, bar and support functions.
- Develop manpower plans in consultation with department heads.
- Manage recruitment requirements for new outlet openings.

HR Operations

- Manage employee onboarding, documentation and exit formalities.
- Maintain employee records, attendance, leave and personnel databases.
- Coordinate monthly payroll processing and salary inputs.
- Implement and monitor HR policies and procedures.

Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
- Oversee PF, ESIC, professional tax, gratuity, bonus and other applicable compliances.




- Maintain statutory registers, records and employee documentation.
- Liaise with external consultants and statutory authorities.

Performance & Employee Management

- Develop and implement KRAs, KPIs and performance appraisal systems.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
- Monitor employee attrition, absenteeism and retention.
- Drive employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

Training & Development

- Identify training requirements across departments.
- Coordinate induction, behavioural and operational training programmes.
- Develop employee development and career progression initiatives.

HR MIS & Reporting

- Prepare monthly HR MIS covering manpower, recruitment, attrition, absenteeism and payroll.
- Monitor manpower costs against approved budgets.
- Maintain organisational structures and manpower records.
- Present HR performance reports to management.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- 5–8 years of HR experience, preferably in the hospitality or F&B; industry.
- Experience managing multi-location HR operations.
- Robust knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, HR documentation and reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Key Skills
- Human Resource Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Hospitality HR Operations
- Labour Law Compliance
- Payroll Management
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- HR MIS & Reporting
- Manpower Planning
- Employee Engagement

Reporting StructureReports to: Central Management / Senior Management Work LocationKolkata, with coordination and oversight of HR requirements across Delhi & Mumbai operations.

📌 Human Resources Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 Manifest Hospitality
📍 Kolkata