EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MD/CEO

WE ARE HIRING | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MD/CEO

Chef Eros & Co. Limited | Lagos, Nigeria
Full-Time | Executive Office

At Chef Eros & Co., we are building more than a hospitality company. We are building a culture of excellence, precision, creativity, exceptional service, and high performance.

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO to join our Executive Office and serve as a trusted partner in ensuring the MD/CEO operates with clarity, structure, and momentum.

This is a role for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, discreet, proactive, and exceptionally good at getting things done.

THE ROLE

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level executive and operational support to the MD/CEO, helping to manage priorities, coordinate people and projects, drive follow-through, and ensure that key initiatives move from discussion to execution.

You will work closely with the MD/CEO and interact with leaders and teams across the business, making this an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Executive Office Management

· Manage the MD/CEO's calendar, meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and daily priorities.

· Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence.

· Attend key meetings, document decisions and action points, and ensure timely follow-up.

· Manage confidential information and executive correspondence with absolute discretion.

· Anticipate the MD/CEO's needs and proactively provide the information, preparation, and support required.

Project & Business Coordination

· Support the MD/CEO in driving strategic and operational projects across the business.

· Track key deliverables, deadlines, owners, and outstanding actions.

· Follow up with department heads and project owners to ensure agreed actions are completed.

· Support initiatives including restaurant operations, menu rollouts, marketing campaigns, events, partnerships, process improvements, and new business projects.

· Prepare project updates and highlight delays, risks, dependencies, and areas requiring executive attention.

Cross-Functional Coordination

· Serve as a central coordination point between the Executive Office and key departments.

· Ensure information and decisions are communicated clearly and followed through.

· Coordinate across teams to keep priorities aligned and execution on track.

· Support the MD/CEO in maintaining visibility across critical business activities.

Research & Executive Support

· Conduct research and prepare concise briefs to support executive decision-making.

· Analyse information and present key findings clearly.

· Support the preparation of executive presentations, proposals, reports, and business documents.

· Take on special assignments and executive projects requiring discretion, ownership, and strong judgement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a professional who brings structure to complexity and momentum to execution.

You should have:

· A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related discipline.

· 3–5 years' experience in Executive Assistance, Executive Office Management, Personal Assistance, Project Coordination, or a similar role.

· Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and a high standard of written work.

· Strong project tracking and follow-through abilities.

· Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

· The ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of critical details.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with senior leaders and different levels of the organisation.

· Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.

· A proactive mindset—you identify what needs to be done and take ownership of getting it done.

THE CHEF EROS STANDARD

At Chef Eros & Co., excellence is in the details.

We are looking for someone who is:

Discreet. Organised. Proactive. Resourceful. Accountable.

Someone who does not wait to be reminded.

Someone who can listen to a conversation, identify the actions that matter, assign or follow up with the right people, and ensure that the work gets done.

Someone who can operate comfortably in an environment where standards are high, priorities move quickly, and execution matters.

If you are the kind of professional who takes pride in being dependable, anticipates needs, protects confidentiality, and consistently brings order, clarity, and momentum to an Executive Office, we would like to hear from you.

JOIN US

If you are ready to contribute to a growing premium hospitality and events organisation and work closely with its leadership team, send your CV to:

[email protected]

Subject: Application – Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Work Location: In person