Business Assistant - Leisure/Restaurants Founder

Business Assistant/EA to entrepreneur with a very successful restaurant/leisure business in Central London & Canary Wharf.  Luxurious offices based at Canary Wharf and exceptional exposure to the business as a true right hand business support to the CEO in all aspects (no private work required)

Your background will be in hospitality/restaurants/hotels to have a basic underlying understanding of the culture/business fit that this role requires.  You will be able to free up the time of the CEO and act as co-ordinator of his day to day schedule + business plan.  Running a busy diary and attending meetings (sometimes alone) taking detailed minutes and following up all action points. Answering correspondence and flagging up important issues when appropriate. Able to make relationships quickly and assisting with key recruitment initiatives and delegating to certain members of staff involved in the day to day operations of the group.  You will be degree standard (business related degree preferred) sharp and on the ball, career orientated and dedicated to making a difference.  Diligent and forward thinking with constructive ideas on procedures and being able to implement positive change.  If you have management experience so much the better within a fast paced demanding environment.  Emotionally mature with confidence, used to working in the utmost confidentiality with a CEO or similar level is essential.  Grounded and able to converse/deal with all levels of staff in a confident and mature manner.  Experience working for a demanding CEO with high expectations and become a trusted right hand in all respects, able to pick up the operational side of the business quickly. Diplomatic with top communication skills, polished and well spoken able to delegate and take responsibility.  This is top role for a top EA with business acumen who is career orientated.  Excellent benefits package + perks + bonus. 3-4 days in the office but lots of meetings in the venues during the week.The role is fast paced and very varied.  Happy to take calls at 7.00am when needed but core hours are 8.30 - 5.30.  Also some contact over the week-end when needed (not all the time)