Administrative Assistant

Seeking executive administrative assistant for La Bonne Maison, a high-end, boutique catering company located in Newton and operating since 1980. This is a salaried position with an opportunity to join a well-established, yet rapidly growing company that requires a candidate who is organized, detail oriented and reliable. Starting hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. With the option for working from home on Wednesdays. Opportunity to pick up hourly shifts on evenings and weekends for LBM catering events Responsibilities & Duties: \\- Work alongside LBM corporate, with close interaction with management and chefs, including attending appointments and meetings for note taking \\- Answer the phones and take messages for new event inquiries \\- Keep a current calendar of meetings, events, and deadlines \\- Organization and Improvement of Internal and Communication Systems \\- Variety of errands \\- Design signage and printed menus \\- Data Entry, Research and Event Logistics, including requesting and organizing staff, inventory, packing supplies for outgoing events and creating Call Sheets with event details Qualifications: \\- Technology savvy, including proficiency in Google Drive and related documents, Microsoft Word and Excel \\- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to drive a cargo van for various LBM errands \\- Able to perform physical tasks \\- Ability to follow directions with strong attention to detail \\- Meticulous organizational skills \\- Strong writing and communication skills \\- Positives, but not required: knowledge/appreciation of food and beverage, social media skills, photography and photoshop skills, familiarity with event rental ordering Experience Requirement: 1+ years administrative, two or more references required Competitive salary, two-weeks paid vacation, sick days, travel and telephone expenses, retirement benefits after 1-year