About us.

We're Tovala, a food-tech company completely reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and food, we give our customers a way to enjoy really good, good-for-you meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. We've amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following in just three years, radically changing the day-to-day lives of people across the country and successfully creating a new model for the food industry. We're looking for great people to join our team of hard-working, food-loving nerds.

About the job.

As we prepare a formal return to our office, we are in need of an Office Manager to coordinate the return plan, ensure our office is running smoothly and set us up to work effectively with some of our team working across different locations. With approximately ~50 employees likely to use the office upon return and an additional ~50 corporate and customer service employees working in our production facilities or remotely, Tovala needs an Office Manager to ensure that the office is properly equipped to manage communication and working with employees different locations. The Office Manager will be responsible for ensuring our team is feeling supported and cared for; that our culture is well represented the moment someone walks in the front door; and that our office maintains a positive, high-energy vibe. The ideal office manager is positive, energetic, and organized; ready to meet the deadlines of a fast-paced, high-growth startup.

How you’ll spend your time at Tovala

• Anticipate the needs of the team - coffee is ready as people start the day, the kitchen is clean and well stocked, meeting rooms are clean, organized, and stocked with supplies
• Set up a best-in-class hybrid work environment to ensure our team members that are remote are well equipped to communicate and work with their in-office teammates
• Take initiative for team needs - birthdays are celebrated, new employees are welcomed, life events are toasted
• Organize meetings, offsites, happy hours, and events for both our employees and investors; with all events are representative of the Tovala culture
• Help ensure our all-company meetings are run on time, all tech is working properly, food is ordered and set up, etc.
• Explore and implement perks within the office that are thoughtful and showcase the culture of the company
• Work with our HR team to onboard our new team members in a way which they feel welcomed and that they made a great decision in joining our team
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating interviews
• Book travel as needed for our leadership team
• Warmly welcome visitors to the office
• Be the eyes and ears of the pulse of our employees - you’re thinking about what people want and need before they even know it
• Assist with additional administrative tasks as needed 

Requirements

About you

• You are a super organized person, detail oriented, and proactive - people are constantly amazed by how much you are able to multitask and anticipate and address the needs of others
• You don’t wait for others to do something - you just jump right in!
• You are kind, empathetic, and enthusiastic - a people person who likes to work closely with people day in and day out
• You are a strong communicator - both verbal and written – and you thrive in communicating and rallying large groups of people
• You’ve successfully run other offices, homes, companies and have a proven track record and you are excited to share your talents with our team
• You are tech savvy and experienced with AV and IT equipment
• You are a true team player – you get joy from removing burden and stress from others, no matter how small or big the task