Human Resources Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Manager to support a growing restaurant organization. This role will partner closely with leadership and field teams to support a strong people strategy that aligns with our culture, operations, and continued growth.

The HR Manager will support team members across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring compliance, strengthening employee engagement, and helping develop leaders throughout the organization. While this role is remote, candidates based in New York or Connecticut are preferred due to proximity to our home office in Westport, CT and our restaurant locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for leaders and team members across restaurant locations
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations matters, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Support and conduct investigations, ensuring issues are addressed fairly and consistently

Recruitment & Talent Development

• Partner with leadership on recruiting strategies for restaurant and support center roles
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Help build leadership development initiatives and career growth pathways for team members

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws nationwide
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and procedures
• Support benefits administration and HR systems as needed

Culture & Engagement

• Champion company culture and core values across all locations
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, and retention initiatives
• Help foster a workplace where hospitality begins with how we treat one another

Training & Leadership Support

• Support development and delivery of training programs for managers and team members
• Provide coaching and HR guidance to restaurant leadership teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurants, or multi-unit retail
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices nationwide
• Experience supporting multi-location or field-based teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trust and credibility with leaders and team members
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a growing restaurant or hospitality organization
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification
• Preferred work location: In office at our Restaurant Support Center in Westport, CT. Remote candidates may be considered. Occasional ability to visit our restaurant locations is required.

ABOUT BARCELONA WINE BAR 

Barcelona Restaurants, LLC, based in Westport, CT, is one of the oldest Spanish-focused restaurant groups in America. Its award-winning selection of wines from Spain and South America brings together over 400 bottles from over 70 wine regions.  The warm and welcoming tapas bars are inspired by the culture of Spain and the ever-changing rustic menu is focused on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, and specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. 

Barcelona Restaurants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

OUR CULTURE
We believe hospitality starts with our team. Our culture is rooted in our core values of Pride, Thrilled Guests, Community, and Profitability, and this role plays an important part in ensuring those values come to life across our organization.