Office Assistant / Operations Trainee - High-Growth Role (Brooklyn)

in Dynamic Brooklyn Food Service! 📈 Direct path to a Salaried Manager role . Are you a smart, intensely driven, and highly-organized individual looking for an immersive role where you can truly grow? Our established Brooklyn catering and food service operation is seeking a dedicated Office Assistant / Operations Trainee to become our essential right hand. We welcome applications from motivated high school graduates and entry-level professionals. The key to success here is drive, organizational mastery, and the ability to troubleshoot calmly—always planning ahead and thinking about the next step. Our office environment is generally calm and well-planned, allowing time for meticulous, detailed work and system mastery. The Role: Your Essential Contribution This is a vital Assistant to the Boss role where you will take the lead on many projects, managing crucial information and ensuring seamless operations. * Executive Support: Be my proactive right hand, managing my calendar, organizing necessary documentation for meetings, and ensuring critical tasks are followed up and completed. * Communication & Confidentiality: You must possess professional phone skills and clear communication. You will handle sensitive emails and serve as a pleasant, outgoing representative of our office while maintaining strict confidentiality. * Data & Tracking Mastery: Strong Excel proficiency is mandatory. We rely on Excel for all data management, tracking, and costing. You must also be quick to learn our specific inventory and data management software/apps. SKILLS & COMMITMENT (REQUIRED) * ANALYTICAL & METICULOUS: A critical thinker who completes tasks perfectly, leaving no unfinished tasks or "tails" behind. * 100% COMMITTED & FOCUSED: You must be entirely devoted to this business's success. No distractions from social media or other outside commitments during work hours. * ELIGIBILITY & LICENSE: You must be legally authorized to work in the United States and possess a valid U.S. Driver's License for occasional business needs. * AVAILABILITY & RELIABILITY: Mandatory availability on all legal holidays, snow days, and in all weather conditions. Core schedule is Sunday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays required. * BROOKLYN LOCAL PREFERRED: A local Brooklyn resident is highly preferred to ensure consistent reliability. Core Responsibilities (What You Will Master) * Utilize Excel and inventory software to manage all event data, track purchasing, costing, and inventory levels. * Meticulously type up event orders and coordinate catering logistics (rentals, staffing, deliveries). * Organize recipes, issue work orders to the kitchen, and prepare comprehensive Post-Event Notes for future year planning. The Opportunity & Benefits * SALARY OR HOURLY: A strong, qualified candidate may be offered a competitive annual salary immediately. * Career Growth: This role offers significant mentorship and a clear path to a salaried management position within 12-24 months. * FREE MEALS DAILY: Enjoy the fantastic benefit of fresh, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner made by our production kitchen staff. To Apply (The Application must include): * Your professional resume. * A detailed paragraph explaining your proficiency level in Microsoft Excel and your maximum weekly availability. * A short paragraph listing other capabilities, skills, or unique talents you possess that might be useful to a growing business. (Are you a natural carpenter or electrician? Do you manage social media or have skills in photography or design? Tell us what else you bring to the table!) * Why you are drawn to this demanding role and how your personal qualities align with our need for extreme reliability and commitment and professionalism. If you feel this job is for you, please email us at the address below and use the subject line provided: SUBJECT LINE KEYWORD: ARCHITECT Email us: jobopening1010@gmail.com (The reason for the keyword is simple: you are applying to plan, build, and organize the future success of our operations.)