Personal Assistant

Coma Coffee Roasters; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 12 weeks

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Personal Assistant to the restaurant owner. The role offers full-time or part-time options with a flexible schedule and supports the founder with day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications, and project coordination across three locations.

No restaurant experience? No problem—strong organizational skills and reliability are key. You’ll have the chance to grow, with potential to advance into a General Manager role as you learn the business

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant experience, preferred for supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, lead-from-the-front mentality.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth restaurant flow.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Lead by example to deliver excellent guest service and foster a team-first environment.
• Help manage scheduling, shift planning, and labor efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control costs to meet financial goals.
• Resolve guest concerns and maintain high service standards.
• Keep the team motivated, informed, and accountable during every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discretion

Tech-savvy

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Personal Assistant to Restaurant Owner

Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | St. Louis, MO

Are you organized, proactive, and ready to jump into the fast-paced world of restaurants? We're looking for for a reliable Executive Assistant who can help our founder manage day-to-day operations, support business initiatives, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes for three successful locations.

No restaurant experience? No problem.

We’re looking for someone sharp, trustworthy, and ready to learn. Whether you’re looking for full-time stability or a part-time opportunity with flexibility, this could be the role for you.

Yes restaurant experience? Even better! You'll thrive!

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the right hand to the owner-handing manage schedules, meetings, and daily to-do’s
• Communicate with restaurant staff and leadership teams on behalf of the owner
• Assist in administrative tasks like email management, document organization, and data entry
• Run errands or coordinate deliveries as needed
• Learn the restaurant business from the inside out (with potential for growth if that’s your vibe)
• Help manage and follow up on projects, tasks, or systems across multiple locations
• Be a problem-solver, a communicator, and someone who keeps the chaos under control

Who You Are:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Comfortable communicating with people at all levels
• Able to handle confidential info with discretion
• Tech-savvy enough to manage emails, shared docs, calendars, etc.
• Someone who likes to figure things out and keep things moving
• Positive attitude and a flexible mindset (restaurant life moves fast!)

Bonus Points (But Not Required):

• Interest in restaurants or small business operations
• Experience as an assistant, office manager, or coordinator of any kind
• Restaurant experience

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a seasoned restaurant owner, get hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, and grow with a team that values trust, communication, and a strong work ethic.

Pay rate is negotiable based on experience and ability:

• $16-$25 / hour + health insurance (after 12 weeks)

What You’ll Do:

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring the restaurant runs smoothly.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members to set them up for success.
• Lead by example-deliver excellent guest service and foster a positive, team-first environment.
• Help manage scheduling, shift planning, and labor efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and control costs to meet financial goals.
• Step in to resolve guest concerns and maintain high service standards.
• Keep the team motivated, informed, and accountable during every shift.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of restaurant experience preferred, especially in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on, lead-from-the-front mentality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping cool under pressure.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, and great food.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A supportive team and a fun, high-energy work culture.
• Competitive pay and leadership growth opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling that works with your life.
• Real potential to advance into a General Manager role.