Administrative Assistant, Hospitality

DESCRIPTIONBlau & Associates is seeking a highly capable, organized, and discreet Executive Assistant to provide direct support to senior leadership and the broader consulting team. The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the firm supporting executive scheduling, communications, document preparation, and internal coordination while contributing to operational efficiency across multiple concurrent initiatives. This role is based onsite in Las Vegas, with occasional national and international travel.ABOUT YOUYou are exceptionally organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple priorities with calm efficiency. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and take pride in producing polished, accurate work. You are discreet, dependable, and proactive able to work independently while remaining closely aligned with leadership priorities. You communicate clearly and bring a genuine interest in hospitality and food & beverage to your work.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direct executive-level administrative support to senior leadershipManage complex calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, and meeting logisticsCoordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up itemsDraft, edit, format, and organize internal documents, correspondence, and materials in support of executive and team workflowsSupport internal communications, project coordination, and organized record-keeping across active initiativesCoordinate invoicing and expense documentation in collaboration with accounting, including tracking, organization, and follow-up as neededHandle confidential and time-sensitive information with discretionProvide operational and logistical support across multiple concurrent initiativesServe as a reliable point of coordination between leadership, internal teams, and external partnersAdditional duties as assignedSPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to demonstrate performance of essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail and follow-throughPolished professional writing and editing skillsComfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities and shifting demands with composureHigh proficiency in spoken and written EnglishAbility to work collaboratively while maintaining autonomy and accountabilityPassion for and familiarity with hospitality, food & beverage, or related industries preferredWillingness to travel occasionally, nationally and/or internationallyMust demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency with standard business software and digital productivity tools, including:Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Drive, Word, Excel, and PowerPointBeginner to intermediate proficiency with Adobe products, including Acrobat, InDesign, and IllustratorIntermediate proficiency with workflow efficiency and document-sharing platforms, including Dropbox and MondayFamiliarity with QuickBooks / Intuit software a plusQUALIFICATION STANDARDSEducation: Associate or bachelors degree required; business, communications, or hospitality-related background a plusExperience: Two to four years of relevant executive administrative or operational support experience required. Experience supporting senior leadership in a professional services, consulting, or hospitality environment strongly preferred.Licenses or Certificates: Not applicablePHYSICAL DEMANDSMost work tasks are performed indoors; temperature is moderate and controlled by environmental systemsMust be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time; walking and standing are required the rest of the working day, including travel to and from meetingsMust be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionallyRequires manual dexterity to use and operate technological and possibly additional equipmentCOMPENSATIONSalary commensurate with experienceDiscretionary annual bonusBENEFITSCompetitive health benefits upon 1st day of 2nd monthOpportunity for advancementABOUT BLAU & ASSOCIATESBlau & Associates is a boutique food and beverage consulting firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded by Elizabeth Blau in 2002, the group is focused on providing strategic food and beverage solutions for the hospitality industry. Utilizing a three-tiered approach of strategic assessment, concept development, and project management, Blau & Associates takes a dynamic, operations-oriented approach to developing workable programming solutions for its clients. With a small team and an elite skill set combining significant past and present operations experience with analytics and market research, Blau & Associates is one of the most respected consulting groups in the industry.