Administrative Assistant

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.