Executive Assistant

About Us: On The Table is a Columbus-based restaurant group behind Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill, a Midwest staple with 11 locations across Ohio and Indiana, and Sycamore, an upscale independent concept in Columbus's German Village. We're a team that works hard, has fun, and takes real pride in what we do. Our brands are bold, community-rooted, and full of personality. Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO, while also supporting On The Table's community engagement and other initiatives in close collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Communications. Above all, this role exists to close loops and hold details; to track open items and follow through until they are genuinely closed. The work is varied and fast-moving: calendar and communications, coordination across the leadership team, community engagement and events, new projects and partnerships, and the steady stream of one-off details that keep an office humming. Key Responsibilities Administrative Duties Own follow-through from end to end: capture every commitment, next step, and open item across the President's world, and stay on them until they are genuinely closed, so nothing stalls. Meeting Coordination — coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including logistics, agenda preparation, and distribution of materials when needed. Calendar Management — efficiently manages corporate-level scheduling in coordination with the CEO & Senior Leadership, ensuring all appointments, meetings, and events are well-organized, and prioritizing tasks accordingly. Communication — act as a primary point of contact of communication with corporate-level team members regarding administrative updates, events, etc. Support Projects — assist in various projects and initiatives, including, but not limited to, research, presentation, and on-site support to the leadership team, supporting in whatever it takes to get a project done. General Administrative & Office Management Tasks — provide administrative support as needed, such as drafting correspondence, proofreading documents, answering phones, and performing other tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the office. Coordinate travel and itineraries as needed. Help keep personal and professional commitments aligned where the two intersect, anticipating and smoothing the points where they overlap, with discretion. Community Engagement Coordination Serve as the liaison between Director of Marketing & Communications and community partners, non-profits, and sponsorship contacts, coordinating outreach, agreements, and ongoing communication. Manage the Beer Barrel Dine & Donate program end-to-end: scheduling participating organizations, coordinating with restaurant locations, tracking proceeds, and ensuring timely follow-through and reporting. Maintain financial tracking of community partnerships. Source, book, and coordinate entertainment & events including contracts, scheduling, and logistics. Serve as the point of contact for performers and vendors from initial outreach through day-of coordination. Maintain a master calendar of bookings and event details and communicate schedules to relevant internal teams. Track entertainment/event budgets and reconcile related expenses. Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Prior experience in an administrative, coordinator, or executive support role, preferably supporting business owners, executives, or leadership teams. Prior experience in restaurant, hospitality, non-profit partnerships, or event/talent booking is a plus. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple priorities across leadership and cross-functional programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Office) and calendar tools, and a fluent, comfortable user of Notion; this office runs on it. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative on unfamiliar challenges, with the judgment to triage competing demands, protect what matters most, and say so when priorities need to give. A high degree of flexibility. An entrepreneurial spirit; someone drawn to building and growing things who thrives in a fast-moving, evolving organization. An aptitude for food, design, art, and culture. Payment Payment ranges from $52,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience. Work Environment This is a 100% in-person, full-time, salaried position based in downtown Columbus, OH, reporting to the CEO, with close collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Communications. Travel and weekend work may be required on as-needed basis, depending on project or event. What We Offer On The Table offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off and holiday plan. Beyond the benefits, this is a rare seat at the center of a growing, multi-concept restaurant organization. You will work directly with the President and CEO, see how every part of the business runs, and have real runway to grow into broader operations or project responsibilities over time. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Join Our Family On The Table is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr