Executive Assistant

Parker's Kitchen; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO who will partner closely with the top leader to keep the organization organized, informed, and operating at maximum effectiveness. You will manage complex priorities, coordinate executive activities, and handle highly confidential information with discretion.

This role requires 5+ years supporting a C-suite in a fast-paced corporate environment, expert calendar management, travel coordination, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting a C-suite executive or senior leadership in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, competing priorities, and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar and align with strategic business needs.
• Coordinate executive-level travel, itineraries, and documentation.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent requests from the CEO.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure follow-through.

Skills

C-suite support

Calendar management

Executive communications

Confidential information handling

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted strategic partner responsible for keeping the CEO organized, informed, and operating at maximum effectiveness. This role requires extensive experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. You will manage complex priorities, coordinate executive-level activities, handle highly confidential information, and act as an extension of the CEO in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and constantly evolving calendar, ensuring the CEO’s time is prioritized effectively and aligned with strategic business needs.
• Proactively anticipate the CEO’s needs, identify potential conflicts or challenges, and implement solutions before issues arise.
• Coordinate business travel, including flights, lodging, transportation, itineraries, travel documentation, and last-minute adjustments.
• Serve as a trusted administrative partner, responding quickly and effectively to changing priorities, urgent requests, and executive needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, external partners, and key stakeholders while facilitating effective communication and follow-through.
• Exercise impeccable judgment and discretion when managing highly sensitive business, financial, organizational, and personnel information.
• Track and execute critical action items, ensuring seamless day-to-day executive operations and timely completion of priorities.
• Maintain professional communications on behalf of the CEO and represent the office with executive presence and professionalism.
• Support executive meetings, leadership events, and special projects as assigned.
• Remain available to support business needs, including occasional work outside traditional business hours.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting a C-suite executive or senior leadership team in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, competing priorities, and confidential information with exceptional discretion.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with senior leaders, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to anticipate executive needs and operate independently with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive leadership within a multi-location, high-growth, or complex organization.
• Experience coordinating executive travel, leadership meetings, and special projects.
• Demonstrated success managing executive schedules across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, reports, and meeting materials for senior leadership or Board audiences.
• Possess exceptional executive presence and professional judgment, with the ability to interact confidently with senior leaders, Board members, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, prioritization skills, and follow-through.
• Calm, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to pivot quickly as business needs change.
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, consistently anticipating needs and addressing challenges before they arise.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing while working at a computer.

Parker’s is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker’s does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.