Marlaina Taback

About Marlaina Taback

As a dedicated Talent Acquisition leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize…

Experience

1. Area Leader of Recruiting

   Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

   Feb 2025 — Present

   The Area Leader of Recruiting at Raising Cane\'s is responsible for overseeing the full cycle recruiting process for restaurant management positions and providing strategic support for crewmember hiring within a designated market. This role collaborates with area leadership to assess hiring needs and implement strategies to ensure that new restaurants are fully staffed and existing locations maintain optimal staffing levels. The position emphasizes building a strong employer brand and cultivating relationships within the community to attract top talent.Responsibilities*Manage the full cycle recruiting process for internal and external candidates for restaurant management positions.*Cultivate a management candidate talent pipeline aligned with the organization\'s growth strategy.*Evaluate incoming applications and actively source passive candidates for management roles.*Develop market-based recruiting strategies and partnerships to support management staffing efforts.*Lead the management recruiting processes ensuring consistency and a positive candidate experience.*Build Raising Cane\'s employer brand presence in the community by establishing relationships with schools and organizations.*Lead the New Restaurant Opening (NRO) crewmember hiring strategy and process.*Develop and execute restaurant crew staffing plans to meet hiring needs.*Provide regular updates on crew staffing to internal stakeholders.*Assist Restaurant Leaders with developing recruiting skills necessary to maintain staffing levels.*Plan and execute crew hiring events as needed.*Cultivate strong relationships with Area and Regional Business Unit Teams to align recruiting efforts with business goals.

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

  2018

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management

  2022

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Retail Sales
• Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Management
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Customer Experience
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Cold Calling
• Direct Sales
• Time Management
• Call Centers
• De-Escalation
• Project Management
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction