First Ops Lead: Office & Logistics for AI Robotics Startup

Bloom Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible PTO

Daily lunch

Job summary

Bloom Talent is seeking an Office Manager & Operations Generalist in San Francisco to be the company’s first operations hire. You will own office operations, manage vendors, and coordinate real estate as the team grows, reporting to the Founder in a day-one owner role.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in office management at startups, thrive in unstructured environments, and are excited by AI and robotics. In-office role, 5 days/week, Mission District, 130–160K DOE, full benefits, lunch provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office management or operations at an early-stage startup.
• Ability to own a broad, varied set of responsibilities with little guidance.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through on vendors, orders, and open loops.
• Calm, driven, and direct in a fast-moving, unstructured build-mode environment.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, facilities, procurement, shipping, or real estate coordination is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers, landlords, and partners.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Slack; quick to pick up new tools.
• Genuine interest in AI and robotics, excited to join a build-mode company.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site data collection contractors, including access, schedules, hours, and payments.
• Own parts and equipment orders across suppliers, track ETAs, and resolve delays.
• Receive and organize deliveries and track delayed shipments.
• Run day-to-day office operations: supplies, cleaning, and vendor management.
• Troubleshoot facilities issues and be the main contact with the building.
• Develop and manage a team lunch program for the team and on-site contractors.
• Coordinate real estate follow-ups with brokers, attorneys, and landlords.
• Support onboarding, paperwork, and benefits enrollment processes.
• Open the office each morning and ensure space is ready for the team.
• Take on new operational projects as the company grows.

Skills

Office management

Autonomous

Organized

Vendor management

Procurement

Shipping/logistics

Real estate coordination

Communication

Google Workspace

Slack

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Bloom Talent is seeking an Office Manager & Operations Generalist in San Francisco to be the company’s first operations hire. You will own office operations, manage vendors, and coordinate real estate as the team grows, reporting to the Founder in a day-one owner role.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in office management at startups, thrive in unstructured environments, and are excited by AI and robotics. In-office role, 5 days/week, Mission District, 130–160K DOE, full benefits, lunch provided.