Kinder’s is seeking an experienced Office Manager & Administrative Assistant who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.
We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen. We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve. Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are looking for it and whatever for they are looking for it in (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with). We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey. And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens.
Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.
How you'll have an impact at Kinder’s: The Office Manager (75%) & Administrative Assistant (25%) will play a crucial role in managing our office environment and supporting various aspects of the business This position requires a proactive approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
What are the Key Responsibilities of this Role?
Office Management:
Ensure that the office environment is maintained to high standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and health and safety regulations.Act as the primary liaison with building management to address any facility-related issues or repairs promptly. Ensuring that any necessary improvements or maintenance tasks are efficiently coordinated.Oversee office supplies, snacks, beverages, equipment, and vendor relationships, ensuring all aspects of the office environment support a productive work atmosphere.Coordinate office services, including maintenance, weekly Monday and Friday office lunches, office and parking badges, catering, mail and package delivery, and special setups for company events.Administrative Assistant:
Assist executive team members (excluding the Co-CEO’s) as needed with calendaring, expenses, travel, etc.Event Coordination:
Organize office events and special projects (Offsites, Holiday Party, etc.).Coordinate with IT and/or appropriate people to prepare for company events (Troubleshoot any issues that arise and work with IT to resolve).Employee Onboarding and Offboarding:
Support the HR department in the onboarding process for new hires and assist with offboarding procedures to ensure a smooth transition for departing employees.Greet new hires and provide office tour, handle office/parking badges, and desk assignment.Maintain a current office seating chart.Budget Management:
Monitor office expenses to ensure financial efficiency.Communication and Coordination:
Serve as point of contact for internal office/facilities-related inquiries, enhancing the overall organizational communication.Manage the Company newsletter, sharing updates and important information with the team.Maintain strong relationships with internal team members and external partners to facilitate efficient communication flows.Policy Enforcement and Emergency Preparedness:
Enforce office policies, procedures and develop/maintain emergency procedures in case of emergency.What You Bring To The Table:
3-5+ years experience in office management and admin support.A people person with a “yes” attitude who enjoys wearing many hats.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, etc.Comfortable being the face of the office as you will be the first-person visitors see when they arrive.Things About the Way We Work
No two days here are the same.We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.Location & Travel
This is an in office position and will be based out of our 30,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek
Posted On: Wednesday, June 26, 2024