Chotto Matte is hiring: HR Business Partner in San Francisco

Job Title

HR Business Partner

Location

San Francisco, CA – full‑time onsite, Monday – Friday

Base Pay

$90,000 / yr – $100,000 / yr

About the Company

Chotto Matte is a vibrant, growing brand with a passion for delivering unique dining experiences.

Role Overview

As HR Business Partner, you’ll lead HR, payroll and recruitment for our San Francisco location, supporting a dynamic team of around 100 employees. You’ll partner closely with the General Manager and Head Chef to drive people strategy, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with regional employment laws. You’ll also play a hands‑on role in recruitment, onboarding, and payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for all employee relations matters across the region.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: writing job adverts, maintaining the ATS (Harri), scheduling interviews and trial shifts, verifying right‑to‑work, and onboarding new employees.
• Manage payroll, including tips and service charges, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state employment laws.
• Support management with performance management, employee engagement, and HR initiatives.
• Oversee an HR Assistant who handles employee contracts, onboarding, reference checks and payroll administration.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws in California.
• Hands‑on experience with recruitment, onboarding, right‑to‑work checks, contracts and HR systems (experience with Harri is a plus).
• Experience managing payroll, including service charge/tips.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to manage sensitive employee matters confidentially.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented approach.

Benefits

• Complimentary staff meals during shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% employer matching contribution.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Pet insurance.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Access to an irrevocable Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Restaurants