Mezzetta

Executive Assistant

Larkspur, CA/American Canyon, CA

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$135kDetected 34 days ago

ExcelLogisticsVendor ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint

About the role

We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage the Mezzetta corporate calendar and partner on scheduling critical meetings requiring coordination of broader LT
Maintain a professional, welcoming, and engaging office environment that supports employee experience and company culture
Coordinate closely with building management, facilities, and maintenance teams to ensure office functionality and upkeep
Help maintain organization and communication across teams to support efficient execution of leadership priorities
Provide high-impact administrative support to LT members, focused on more complex travel coordination, scheduling, logistics, expenses etc.
Support limited set of cross-functional or leadership initiatives through coordination, follow-up, scheduling, and administrative project support
Lead planning and coordination of team events, leadership off-sites, training events, and company gatherings
Assist in hosting vendors, suppliers, guests, and external partners
Partner cross-functionally to support leadership priorities, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational programs
Leadership Team Administrative Support

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Forward-thinking and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs and improve processes
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
AI proficiency (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
5-10 years of experience supporting executives, leadership teams, or corporate office operations
Flexibility and adaptability are required

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Experience supporting C-level executives or senior leadership teams preferred
Prior experience managing office operations, events, or employee engagement initiatives strongly preferred
Experience with expense management, travel coordination, and office/vendor management preferred

Compensation

$130,000 - $135,000 USD
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong.
All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.

Benefits

We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision.
Provide supplemental support and coverage for the CEO's Executive Assistant during PTO or other planned absences

Company info

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.
Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food.
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.
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).

Equal opportunity

At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong.
Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.

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