EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DIVISION PRESIDENT
Location: Oakland, CA
Division: Canteen, a part of Compass Group North America
Reports to: Division President
Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
About the Role
Canteen, a sector of Compass Group North America, delivers innovative food, beverage, and retail services that help fuel people and performance. We’re powered by a team that brings breaktime to everyone, everywhere—passionately and professionally.
We’re currently seeking a highly capable and experienced Executive Assistant to support a dynamic, high-performing Division President leading a $750M+ business unit on the West Coast.
This critical role is ideal for someone who is exceptionally organized, tech-savvy, and confident in navigating executive priorities independently. You’ll be the go-to person behind the scenes helping to execute a bold operating plan within a historically traditional industry undergoing transformative change. This is more than just a support role, it's a chance to shape the impact of a division that influences thousands of employees and customers nationwide.
What You'll Do
• Executive Administration: Manage calendar scheduling, coordinate complex travel logistics, and prepare and reconcile expense reports.
• Communication Management: Serve as a primary point of contact and gatekeeper, demonstrating a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Navigate executive-level communications with finesse and confidentiality while keeping the business running smoothly.
• Meeting & Event Logistics: Plan and execute meetings, leadership offsites, and key engagements—ensuring all logistics are handled end-to-end.
• Project Assistance: Support key executive initiatives with light-touch administrative research, reporting, and presentation development.
Is This You?
• Experienced: 7+ years in senior-level executive support roles, preferably in Fortune 500 or similarly complex environments.
• Technically Skilled: Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Proficient in tools like Concur or other travel/expense platforms. Able to quickly adopt third-party applications such as Monday.com, Calendly, and others.
• Resourceful & Self-Directed: Proactive and confident in making decisions, solving problems independently, and anticipating executive needs.
• Detail-Oriented & Dependable: A master of logistics with exceptional follow-through and commitment to accuracy and excellence.
• Professional & Composed: Calm, polished, and trustworthy; a discreet presence who builds confidence with those around them.
• Excellent Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organization.
• Adaptable: Comfortable navigating change in a legacy industry undergoing cultural and structural evolution.
Why Join Canteen?
At Canteen, we know that when we take care of our people, they take care of our clients and guests. That’s why we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. You’ll work alongside passionate, collaborative professionals who are energized by what they do and committed to delivering results with integrity.
Apply to Canteen today!
Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
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