Mezzetta
Food & Beverage
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at Mezzetta. Skills: Executive support, Office operations, Event planning, Leadership support. Manage day-to-day office responsibilities. Order and stock supplies”
What You'll Achieve.
Create a vibrant team and office experience; Make work rewarding and enjoyable; Maintain an organized environment; Maintain an engaging environment; Maintain a professional environment; Support leadership effectiveness; Ensure office functionality; Ensure office upkeep; Support efficient execution; Reinforce company values
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Decision-making
Flexibility, Adaptability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-10 years experience supporting executives, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to exercise sound judgment, Maintain confidentiality, Balance multiple priorities, Exceptional organizational skills, Interpersonal and relationship-building skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, Problem-solving capability, Proactive decision-making skills, Highly resourceful, Adaptable, Work independently and collaboratively, Remain calm and effective, Customer service mindset, Solutions-oriented approach, Anticipate needs, Improve processes
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, Experience with expense management, Experience with travel coordination, Experience with office/vendor management, AI proficiency (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.), Experience supporting C-level executives, Experience managing office operations, Experience managing events, Experience managing employee engagement initiatives
What You'll Do.
Manage day-to-day office responsibilities
Order and stock supplies
Manage office programs
Create a fun and creative workspace
Manage corporate calendar
Schedule critical meetings
Coordinate logistics for meetings and events
Maintain a professional office environment
Coordinate with building management
Ensure office functionality and upkeep
Maintain organization and communication across teams
Support efficient execution of leadership priorities
Provide supplemental support for CEO's Executive Assistant
Provide high-impact administrative support to LT members
Coordinate complex travel
Support leadership initiatives
Coordinate leadership initiatives
Follow up on leadership initiatives
Schedule leadership initiatives
Lead planning of team events
Coordinate leadership off-sites
Coordinate training events
Coordinate company gatherings
Prepare offices for board meetings
Prepare meeting spaces for leadership meetings
Prepare meeting spaces for external visitors
Assist in hosting vendors
Assist in hosting suppliers
Assist in hosting guests
Assist in hosting external partners
Partner cross-functionally to support leadership priorities
Support employee engagement initiatives
Support organizational programs
Support and reinforce company values
Track budgets for office operations
Track invoices for office operations
Track expenses for office operations
Track budgets for events
Track invoices for events
Track expenses for events
Track budgets for executive support
Track invoices for executive support
Track expenses for executive support
Support purchase requests
Support PO receiving within IFS
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with teams across offices; Partner cross-functionally; Support leadership priorities; Support employee engagement; Support organizational programs
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
About Us: Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it. Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation. The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients: Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence. Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility. Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications. Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are. Mezzetta is searching for an experienced, energetic Executive Assistant to assume high-level ownership of office responsibilities, while also providing administrative support to members of the company’s Leadership Team (LT). This role will work directly with VP/C-level executives and Advisory Board members and serve as a key partner in maintaining an organized, engaging, and highly professional corporate environment. The Executive Assistant will leverage their creativity, organization, and passion for people to help create a vibrant team and office experience in our Larkspur and American Canyon offices — planning team events, helping to host visitors, coordinating with teams across offices, and helping to build programs and experiences that make work rewarding and enjoyable. This role will also oversee day
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