About This Role
Tiato is a California-Asian dining destination in Santa Monica — known for its living herb garden, event space, and community spirit. We are actively reconceptualizing the business to emphasize more on healthy and balance eating and looking for a like - minded individual to help shape Tiato 2.0.
As our Restaurant Office Assistant, you are the operational backbone of our company. You’ll handle day-to-day administrative tasks, manage invoices, communicate on behalf of the owner between departments, and assist in overall marketing and branding initative.
What You'll Do
- Financial & Invoice Tracking: Receive, log, and organize vendor invoices, receipts, and daily sales reports for accounting. cross-check invoices.
- Payroll & HR Support: Assist with onboarding new hires (collecting forms, scheduling training),
- Coordinate PR outreach, influencer relationships, and social media opportunities. Strengthen online ordering presence, website updates, create content calendar
- Inventory & Ordering Support: Track office and restaurant supply levels, order items for the market that reflects the brand and increase market retail sales
- Communication & Coordination: handle catering or private event inquiries before passing them to management.
- General Administrative Support: Organize physical and digital files, and assist the owner with administrative tasks.
- Identify and pursue corporate accounts, catering contracts, brand partnerships, and sponsorships
- Build a B2B pipeline targeting Silicon Beach tech companies, wellness brands, and lifestyle partners
- Manage the owner's calendar, correspondence, vendor follow-ups, and meeting coordination
- Keep operations, projects, and team communications organized and moving forward
- A builder — excited to help reconceptualize a brand, not just maintain one
- Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented — you follow through completely
- Collaborative and patient — you communicate before acting and work within an approval process
- Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive business and personal matters
- Genuine passion for food, wellness, or hospitality cultureQualifications & Skills
- Experience: 1+ years in an office administrative role (experience in hospitality or food service is a strong plus!).
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with basic software (Excel/Google Sheets, Word) and comfort learning POS systems (e.g., Toast, Square) or scheduling/payroll software (e.g., 7shifts, Homebase).
- Attention to Detail: Extremely organized with an eye for spotting errors in invoices or timecards.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. What We Offer
- $26–$30/hr based on experience
- Performance bonuses tied to business growth and milestones
- Direct working relationship with ownership — your contributions will matter
- Creative and strategic involvement in the Tiato 2.0 reconceptualization
- Growth path as the business evolves
How to Apply
Send your resume and 2–3 sentences on what draws you to Tiato to:
[email protected]
Subject: Restaurant Office Assistant — [Your Name]
Rolling applications — we will reach out to strong fits promptly.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Monica, CA 90404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
