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Field Recruiter

Support Center

Denver, CO 80210 • $70,000 to $82,000 / yr • 9/4/2026

Human Resources , Professional

Job Description

Job Description

At Smashburger, wedon’tjust make burgerswe create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We believe the more youlean inin life, the more you get out! We chase greatness, play as one team, and lead with bold action.You'llbe part of a team that works hard and cares deeplywhere passion and dedication are just as important as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:

Taste Obsessed– Bring flavor into every shift

Premium Experience– Lead Boldly. Deliver Flawlessly

Stay Hungry–Literally & Figuratively

One Team! One Smash!– Smash Together

Do What’s Right– Act with honesty and consistency.

If this sounds like your kind of place,we’dlove to have you on the team!

The Role

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Field Recruiter is a hands-on, high-output hiring partner responsible for keeping Smashburger restaurants fully staffed. You’ll drive fast, high-volume recruiting across multiple locationsowning everything from sourcing to offerwhile delivering a consistent, efficient hiring process that supports restaurant operations.

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in our Denver Support Center)

What You’ll Do

  • Own full-cycle, high-volume recruiting for hourly and restaurant roles across assigned markets
  • Partner with multi-unit operators and restaurant leaders to quickly fill open roles and maintain staffing levels
  • Execute high-impact sourcing strategies across job boards, social media, referrals, and local outreach
  • Screen candidates at scale and move them efficiently through the hiring funnel
  • Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring speed and a strong candidate experience
  • Support hiring managers in selection decisions and drive timely offers
  • Monitor recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, applicant flow, etc.) and adjust strategies to meet hiring goals
  • Maintain consistent communication with field leaders on staffing status and priorities
  • Identify and activate new talent pipelines to support ongoing hiring demand
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
  • Represent Smashburger at job fairs and local hiring events

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of high-volume recruiting experience (restaurant, retail, or hourly workforce strongly preferred)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple openings and hit aggressive hiring targets
  • Strong sense of urgency with a bias for action
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Resourceful problem-solver who can quickly adapt recruiting strategies
  • Experience with ATS platforms and sourcing tools

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferredor equivalent experience

Why Smashburger?

  • Join a fast-growing brand where your impact is immediate and visible
  • Work with a collaborative, operations-focused team
  • Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and meal discounts
  • Growth opportunities in a dynamic, people-driven company

The Company is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: race (inclusive of traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical condition), color, religious creed, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, status as a victim of crime or abuse, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

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