Executive Assistant - Leadership Team and Office Support

About Us

Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves —and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.

Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.

The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:

Crunchy Crunchy:
We are hungry for excellence. Own It:
We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility. Connection:
We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications. Vibrance:
We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision.

When we share our work, we share a part of who we are. Mezzetta is searching for an experienced, energetic Executive Assistant to assume high-level ownership of office responsibilities, while also providing administrative support to members of the company’s Leadership Team (LT). This role will work directly with VP/C-level executives and Advisory Board members and serve as a key partner in maintaining an organized, engaging, and highly professional corporate environment.

• Manage day-to-day office responsibilties across Larkspur and American Canyon office locations (three), including ordering and stocking supplies, managing various office programs, and creating a workspace that fosters fun and creativity
• Manage the Mezzetta corporate calendar and partner on scheduling critical meetings requiring coordination of broader LT
• Coordinate logistics and itineraries for major headquarters meetings and leadership events (e.g., Sales AOP Planning, Operations Town Hall, Board meetings)
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and engaging office environment that supports employee experience and company culture
• Coordinate closely with building management, facilities, and maintenance teams to ensure office functionality and upkeep
• Help maintain organization and communication across teams to support efficient execution of leadership priorities
• Provide supplemental support and coverage for the CEO’s Executive Assistant during PTO or other planned absences

• Provide high-impact administrative support to LT members, focused on more complex travel coordination, scheduling, logistics, expenses etc. Support limited set of cross-functional or leadership initiatives through coordination, follow-up, scheduling, and administrative project support

• Lead planning and coordination of team events, leadership off-sites, training events, and company gatherings
• Prepare offices and meeting spaces for board meetings, leadership meetings, and external visitors
• Assist in hosting vendors, suppliers, guests, and external partners
• Partner cross-functionally to support leadership priorities, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational programs
• Serve as a culture advocate by supporting and reinforcing company values through internal engagement and communications

• Track budgets, invoices, and expenses related to office operations, events, and executive support activities
• Support vendor setup, purchase requests, and PO receiving within IFS as it relates to office operations, events, and Advisory Board activities
• Assist with corporate document management and organization, including SharePoint and shared folder maintenance

The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, resourceful, and capable of prioritizing responsibilities in a fast-paced corporate environment. The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and effectively balance multiple priorities is essential.

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