Project Manager Assistant

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. in Oakland, CA, seeks a Project Manager Assistant to support the Department Manager, Project Managers, and the team in all aspects of project execution.

The ideal candidate has food service industry experience, strong communication, and a highly organized, proactive approach to working in a fast-paced environment. This role involves assisting with reviews, scheduling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have prior food service industry experience.
• Prior project management experience desired.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and efficiency in English & Math.
• Must be very organized and detail oriented.
• Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with job reviews, project documentation, and scheduling
• Learn and administer Word, Excel, Auto-quotes, and NetSuite
• Gather request for information materials & gives to PMs
• Assist with reviewing and processing change orders
• Coordinate installer schedules and logistics
• Bill of lading request
• Receive and check in equipment deliveries
• Track and review critical path and procurement status with PMs and installers
• Accompany PMs to job sites
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

Auto-quotes

NetSuite

Job description

About East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc.

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (EBRS) is a family-owned commercial foodservice equipment and restaurant supply company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Oakland, California. EBRS supplies restaurant equipment, refrigeration, smallwares and related products nationwide and provides commercial kitchen design, installation and project-management services.

About East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc.

East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (EBRS) is a family-owned commercial foodservice equipment and restaurant supply company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Oakland, California. EBRS supplies restaurant equipment, refrigeration, smallwares and related products nationwide and provides commercial kitchen design, installation and project-management services.

We specialize in the design, supply, and installation of all types of foodservice equipment for hotels, casinos, restaurants, schools, hospitals, employee cafeterias, delicatessens, bakeries and supermarkets... no need is too large or too small!

We have a huge inventory of equipment and supplies at substantially discounted prices for both the professional and home chef. Give us a call, order online, or stop by one of our locations. We look forward to sharing our foodservice experience with you.

Summary

The Project Manager Assistant will provide support to the Department Manager, Project Managers, and the department as a whole in all aspects of project execution. The ideal candidate will bring prior food service industry experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with job reviews, project documentation, and scheduling
• Learn and administer Word, Excel, Auto-quotes, and NetSuite
• Gather request for information materials & gives to PMs
• Assist with reviewing and processing change orders
• Coordinate installer schedules and logistics
• Bill of lading request
• Receive and check in equipment deliveries
• Track and review critical path and procurement status with PMs and installers
• Accompany PMs to job sites
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have prior food service industry experience (required)
• Prior project management experience desired
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (an Excel skills test will be administered), and efficiency in English & Math
• Must be very organized and detail oriented.
• Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

This position is open to direct applicants only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, contract firms, or agencies.