Summary An Owner/Executive of a busy Seattle restaurant is in need of an Administrative Assistant to assist in the Executive's daily tasks and long-term projects.
This position will entail a wide variety of tasks, including, but not limited to:
- Managing communications, screening resumes, proofreading, creating and editing a variety of documents and spreadsheets, scheduling, and updating calendars.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the business and ALL projects underway.
- Performing customer-service related duties for the restaurant including making phone calls, emailing, and organizing staff-related projects.
- Running errands (primarily for business, but sometimes personal). Having a reliable car is a must.
Qualifications Required:
- Be a GREAT communicator, including a proven level of emotional maturity and reliability.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to prioritize. Type A personalities please.
- Professional demeanor and awareness of best practices for communication.
- Trustworthy
- Able to work alone or as part of a team. Especially, being proactive and a self-starter.
- Excellent writing skills, especially with professional communications.
- EXTREMELY effective with time management, including work tasks and your own punctuality.
- Working knowledge and comfortability with Mac product (iMac, MacBook, iPhone, etc), Windows Office suite, and LOTS of apps.
- Must have your own reliable car, insurance, and clean driving record.
- Flexibility with work schedule/time is extremely important. May include working daytime, evenings, weekends, or weekdays.
- Enjoy variety in your work tasks and day.
- Ability to juggle many tasks and get excited at the prospect of new and diverse work.
- Have a positive and outgoing demeanor, with a general joy for life.
- Must be OK with receiving communications throughout the day or evening. Note: not all evening correspondences need to be responded to immediately; many can wait until the next day.
- Minimum Education: B.A. or equivalent 4-year degree.
- Preferred: B.A. of Business, Communication, Writing, or English.
- Preferred: General business experience.
- Must own a smartphone and a laptop, and be willing to use and install Apps as required.
Rate of Pay: $15 per hour as a contractor.
Hours: 30-40 per week, dependent on need and your availability.