CEO Assistant - Food & Beverage

Job Summary

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide full executive support to the CEO.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate board meetings, executive meetings, and prepare agendas and minutes.
• Screen calls, emails, and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
• Prepare reports, presentations, business proposals, and executive summaries.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure timely execution of CEO directives.
• Follow up on action items and monitor deadlines across departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information.
• Liaise with suppliers, landlords, investors, and external stakeholders when required.
• Organize local and international business travel, visas, hotels, and itineraries.
• Support project management initiatives assigned by the CEO.
• Prepare weekly and monthly executive reports.
• Handle confidential HR and commercial documentation.
• Assist with event planning, executive hospitality, and VIP meetings.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day executive office operations.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years as an Executive Assistant to a CEO, Managing Director, or Founder.
• Mandatory experience within the Food & Beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant or hospitality operations.
• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage).
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Experience preparing executive reports and presentations.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(S)

• How many years of work experience do you have with Food & Beverage Management ?
• How many years of Executive Assistant experience do you have?
• Have you worked for a multi-brand F&B group?
• What is your current salary in AED?

Language

• Arabic (Required)