Sean Lyons

LM Restaurants is an award-winning family-owned restaurant company focused on nourishing our people, community, and our world.

• Manage the talent acquisition strategy to meet our staffing and retention targets
• Lead employment branding initiatives in collaboration with our dynamic Marketing and Branding team.
• Craft and execute plans to upgrade and maintain our company career portal, the career links from our branded landing pages, and manage our Applicant Tracking System
• Execute and improve our social media recruiting strategy
• Delivering accurate and engaging job descriptions and providing competitive date for roles at least annually and as requested by the VP of Human Resources
• Craft and execute routines to source, screen, select and onboard exempt field positions and all home support team positions, often managing the efforts of others
• Manage and foster effective relationships with vendors including third-party recruiters, job fair sources, transition services, schools, and universities
• Act as leader and coach for all levels of the organization on all related subjects, which may include leading workshops, providing 1:1 coaching, and creating or reviewing training material on talent acquisition related subjects
• Staying informed of industry trends, advancements in the field, and all laws related to talent acquisition

Sean Lyons Group is a retained search firm specializing in hospitality recruiting. Primary focus is on recruiting mid to senior level management for hotels, restaurants, food service, and private clubs nationally.

• Conducted in-depth interviews with potential executives to assess their suitability for the role.
• Researched and identified potential candidates through online databases, professional networks, and industry contacts.
• Developed a comprehensive understanding of client's mission, values, culture, and business objectives.
• Created detailed job descriptions that accurately reflect the requirements of each position.
• Analyzed organizational structure to determine appropriate roles for new hires.
• Maintained relationships with executives placed in positions to ensure successful onboarding and retention.
• Provided feedback on candidate selection process to all stakeholders involved in the recruitment process.
• Negotiated employment contracts with hired executives on behalf of clients.
• Collaborated with human resources departments on recruiting initiatives.
• Attended career fairs as a representative of the company.
• Advised clients on best practices for interviewing and hiring executives.
• Monitored industry trends related to executive search consulting services.
• Prepared reports summarizing progress made during searches or other projects undertaken by the firm.

Nextstep Global Staffing is an established, retained hospitality boutique Executive Search firm offering a suite of integrated talent acquisition solutions.

• Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintained a high profile in the professional and business communities.
• Skilled in cold calling, consultative selling, negotiating contracts, forming alliances, and partnering with others.
• Perform client presentations, articulating the value proposition of the solution and service offerings.
• Pursued a long-term account strategy that maximized profits and assisted in cultivating long-term relationships with the appropriate decision makers.