Job Description

CULINARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

We are looking for an energetic, professional, and enthusiastic Culinary Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role supports the VP of Culinary and the Director of Culinary Operations, providing high-level administrative and organizational support across the Founding Farmers Restaurant Group culinary team. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, discreet with confidential information, and excited to work in a dynamic, hospitality-focused environment.

Hourly Pay: $22 - $32

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR CULINARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DOES

• Support two culinary executives, the VP of Culinary and Director of Culinary Operations
• Manage and organize executive calendars, ongoing meetings, training schedules, and project timelines
• Take thorough meeting notes, document recaps, and schedule follow-up to ensure action items are completed
• Handle correspondence: draft and route emails, letters, and memos with internal teams and external contacts
• Serve as a first point of contact with vendors and external partners; speak to our brand and storytelling with confidence
• Able to summarize meetings and next steps efficiently and manage follow-up to ensure tasks get accomplished.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and spreadsheets; maintain databases and culinary SharePoint
• Format and proofread documents, and handle all sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Work in person with the FRG Culinary team at various FRG locations, as needed
• Maintain flexibility for occasional earlier start or later finish when project needs require it
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A CULINARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative assistant, project management, or experience in a professional environment required
• Restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Genuine curiosity about food, ingredients, and culinary culture is a plus; cooking experience is not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Teams, AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT), or project management software, and the ability to pick up new software quickly
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines daily and weekly
• High level of discretion with sensitive company information
• Must be local to the DC Metro Area with reliable transportation