Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Blau & 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 YOU

You 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct executive-level administrative support to senior leadership
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up items
• Draft, edit, format, and organize internal documents, correspondence, and materials in support of executive and team workflows
• Support internal communications, project coordination, and organized record-keeping across active initiatives
• Coordinate invoicing and expense documentation in collaboration with accounting, including tracking, organization, and follow-up as needed
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive information with discretion
• Provide operational and logistical support across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Serve as a reliable point of coordination between leadership, internal teams, and external partners
• Additional duties as assigned

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The 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 skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Polished professional writing and editing skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting demands with composure
• High proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining autonomy and accountability
• Passion for and familiarity with hospitality, food & beverage, or related industries preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally, nationally and/or internationally

Must 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 PowerPoint
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency with Adobe products, including Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Intermediate proficiency with workflow efficiency and document-sharing platforms, including Dropbox and Monday
• Familiarity with QuickBooks / Intuit software a plus

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education: Associate or bachelors degree required; business, communications, or hospitality-related background a plus

Experience: 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 applicable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors; temperature is moderate and controlled by environmental systems
• Must 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 meetings
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate technological and possibly additional equipment

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience

Discretionary annual bonus

BENEFITS

Competitive health benefits upon 1st day of 2nd month

Opportunity for advancement

ABOUT BLAU & ASSOCIATES

Blau & 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.