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If you're a proactive, organized individual who can keep things running smoothly and tackle challenges head-on, this is the perfect opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with room to grow.
Restaurant Executive Assistant
Posted: 03/19/2025
2025-03-19
2025-04-22
Country:
US
Job ID: AO445987219
Salary: $60000-80000 / year
State/Province: NY
Job Description
Restaurant Executive Assistant
Location: Staten Island, NY (Office Base)
Hours: Weekdays, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM with Schedule Flexibility
Location: Staten Island, NY (Office Base)
Hours: Weekdays, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM with Schedule Flexibility
We are seeking a highly organized and self-driven Restaurant Executive Assistant to join our team. This is a dynamic, floating role where you will work closely with the owner, providing administrative support and overseeing essential operations in the restaurant. You will need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring that all operations are running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a direct assistant to the owner, ensuring all tasks, projects, and operational needs are being addressed and followed up on.
- Regularly visit restaurants to follow up on operational functions, challenges, and areas that need attention.
- Respond promptly to any negative reviews, especially over weekends, ensuring customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Stay organized by maintaining a detailed task list and regularly reporting progress to the owner without needing prompting.
- Assist with managing day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including addressing employee-related issues, building department issues, and food & beverage management.
- Ensure follow-up and completion of all tasks and projects, maintaining clear communication with the owner.
- Serve as a point of contact for the owner and other team members to ensure smooth communication and resolution of issues.
- Identify challenges across restaurant operations, prioritize them, and work with the team to implement solutions.
- Maintain flexibility to adjust schedules based on the needs of the restaurant, ensuring all deadlines and tasks are met.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a server, assistant manager, or in a restaurant leadership role is preferred.
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations and management.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to follow through and complete tasks without being micromanaged.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in dealing with restaurant operations and team members.
- Must be proactive, responsive, and able to handle challenges with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable with office-based work and able to work remotely.
- Must be willing to travel to restaurant locations as needed.
Attributes for Success:
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong leadership skills, able to "run with the ball" and make decisions when needed.
- Comfortable working in a flexible, ever-changing environment.
- A commitment to excellence in all areas of restaurant operations and management.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule (based on restaurant needs).
- Home office base with occasional travel to restaurants.
- Medical, dental, and health insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced restaurant owners and management.
If you're a proactive, organized individual who can keep things running smoothly and tackle challenges head-on, this is the perfect opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with room to grow.
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