About this role

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Restaurant

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Manager / Management

The HR Assistant will support the daily human resource operations of the restaurant, ensuring effective staff recruitment, documentation, attendance management, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with company policies.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in a restaurant or hospitality environment and understand the unique HR needs of restaurant employees, including shift scheduling, staff welfare, attendance monitoring, and performance management.

Recruitment and Selection:

Assist in recruiting restaurant staff, including chefs, cooks, waiters, waitresses, cashiers, cleaners, bartenders, kitchen assistants, and supervisors.
Schedule interviews and communicate with shortlisted candidates.
Assist with reference checks and employment documentation.
Prepare offer letters and other recruitment documents for approval.
Maintain an updated database of applicants and successful candidates.

Staff Documentation and Administration:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
Prepare and organise staff files, employment contracts, appointment letters, and other HR documents.
Track employee leave, resumption dates, transfers, promotions, and exits.
Ensure all employees complete the required documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Attendance and Shift Management:

Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, lateness, absenteeism, and overtime.
Assist restaurant managers in preparing and updating staff duty rosters.
Monitor compliance with assigned shifts and resumption times.
Report attendance irregularities to the HR Manager or management.
Assist with the preparation and verification of attendance records for payroll processing.

Employee Relations and Welfare:

Staff Onboarding and Training:

Coordinate the onboarding of newly recruited restaurant employees.
Ensure new employees understand company policies, rules, and procedures.
Assist in organising staff orientation and training programmes.
Ensure employees understand workplace hygiene, customer service standards, and professional conduct.
Maintain training attendance records and assist in monitoring training completion.

Performance and Disciplinary Management:

Assist in monitoring employee performance and compliance with company policies.
Maintain records of warnings, queries, commendations, and other disciplinary documentation.
Support performance appraisal exercises.
Follow up with department heads on staff performance concerns.
Ensure disciplinary matters are documented and handled in line with company procedures and applicable employment laws.

Payroll and Benefits Administration:

Assist in compiling attendance, overtime, leave, and other relevant information for payroll processing.
Support the administration of staff benefits and welfare programmes.
Verify employee information and report discrepancies to the HR Manager.
Maintain accurate records of salary changes and other approved employment-related adjustments.

Compliance and Workplace Standards:

Ensure staff records and HR practices comply with company policies and applicable labour laws.
Support the implementation of restaurant policies and standard operating procedures.
Assist in communicating workplace health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
Monitor compliance with staff dress codes, grooming standards, and professional conduct.
Support the proper documentation of workplace incidents and employee complaints.
Key Peformance Indicators (KPIs)

The HR Assistant’s performance will be measured by:

Recruitment Efficiency: Timely support for filling approved vacancies.
Documentation Accuracy: Proper maintenance of employee files and HR records.
Attendance Management: Accurate tracking and reporting of staff attendance.
Onboarding Effectiveness: Timely completion of new employee onboarding.
Training Coordination: Proper organisation and documentation of staff training.
Employee Relations: Timely reporting and appropriate handling of employee concerns.
HR Compliance: Adherence to company policies and applicable employment requirements.
Payroll Support: Accurate and timely submission of attendance and payroll-related information.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
At least 1–3 years of relevant HR or administrative experience.
Previous experience working in a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality business is strongly preferred.
Basic knowledge of recruitment, employee documentation, attendance management, and HR administration.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office applications.
Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices is an advantage.
Candidate must reside in Gwarinpa or not far

Required Skills and Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Good time management and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work effectively with chefs, waiters, cashiers, supervisors, and restaurant managers.
High level of integrity, discipline, and professionalism.

Personal Attributes:

The ideal candidate should be:

Working Conditions:

The role will be based at the restaurant or designated office.
The candidate may be required to work weekends or public holidays depending on operational needs and the approved work schedule.
The role requires regular interaction with restaurant employees and management.

9th November, 2026.

Human Resources (HR) Assistant with Restaurant Experience