Maple Hospitality Group - Executive Assistant
MAPLE HOSPITALITY GROUP · maplehospitality.com
ChicagoSenior5+ yrs
The job in short
Executive administrative assistance.
Marketing
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-04-24
- Location as listed
- CHICAGO, IL, USA
- Role
- Executive / Administrative Assistant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Maple Hospitality Group - CHICAGO, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00Salary,
Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations.
We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, Boston and New York, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.
Our culture is built on four core principles:
Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations.
Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.
Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.
Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.
Who You Are
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Managing Partners, with a primary focus on Chef Partner Danny Grant. This role requires a detail oriented individual who can manage complex schedules, coordinate travel, and streamline communication to ensure leadership can remain focused on high impact priorities. The Executive Assistant will act as a central point of contact, maintaining alignment across multiple disciplines while supporting both professional and personal needs. This position reports directly to the Managing Partners.
Executive and Personal Support for Chef Partner
Manage all professional and personal calendars with a high level of accuracy, prioritizing based on urgency and importance
Coordinate and optimize all travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries
Act as a gatekeeper, screening and prioritizing communications while maintaining discretion and confidentiality
Serve as a personal assistant to Chef Danny Grant, supporting personal scheduling, appointments, reservations, and time sensitive requests
Support Danny Grant’s marketing and social media needs, including coordination with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment with brand standards
Travel as needed to support activations, appearances, and key engagements
Maintain flexibility to support evenings, weekends, and travel based on business needs
Executive Coordination and Communication
Serve as a central liaison between the Managing Partners and internal departments, ensuring clear and consistent communication
Keep leadership informed of upcoming commitments, deadlines, and priorities, following up as needed to maintain alignment
Draft, prepare, and organize correspondence, presentations, and materials, many of which are confidential in nature
Professionally communicate on behalf of leadership when appropriate
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and supporting materials in advance of key meetings
Maintain organized and accessible systems for files, documents, and records across platforms such as Google Drive and Dropbox
Administrative Support
Schedule meetings, appointments, and calls with attention to efficiency and time management
Screen and respond to emails and calls, determining appropriate action or delegation
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records, databases, and tracking tools
Assist with light financial tracking, including expense reporting and reconciliation as needed
Support the preparation of reports and materials for internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications: Who We Are Looking For
Minimum 5 years of executive assistant or high level administrative experience in a fast paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and personalities
Highly proactive with strong problem solving capabilities
Detail oriented with a high standard of execution
Willingness to travel up to 30%
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