Administrative Assistant

Miso Robotics is transforming the food industry, and making lives better. We've developed an AI powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the most repetitive of kitchen tasks, such as operating a deep fryer. Flippy is fun to watch, but under the hood, he’s powered by a sophisticated AI platform – all driven by our proprietary deep learning experience and patented technologies.

Miso is a well known first-mover in food AI, and it continues to enjoy that first-mover advantage today. The company has raised over $100 million from crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to partner with institutional capital and super-charge the commercialization of what we do.

The challenge of bringing AI and robotics into commercial kitchens requires many disciplines to work together, and the composition of our teams at Miso reflects this multidisciplinary approach. We’re proud to have built a world-class team, and we’re looking for more exceptional people to join us. 

If you believe, like we do, that the future of the kitchen involves artificial intelligence and robots (HINT: It definitely does!), and if you want to count yourself among the handful of amazing people on the leading edge of creating them, then Miso Robotics may be the right place for you!

The pay range for this position is $20- $25/hr + equity + benefits. Since the company is pre-revenue, we all view our equity as being a key driver of why we choose to work at Miso. Our salary ranges are determined by data from our industry peers, the level of responsibility, job-related skills required, training, education, experience, and the current stage of Miso’s growth. The range posted for this role represents a range that Miso Robotics, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Our Values

• We live with a TEAM mindset - we win together.
• We work relentlessly together to solve issues.
• We use polite and direct candor - ego has no place here.
• We operate with rigor - superb execution is a core skill.
• We are bought in, each of us is dedicated to the mission.
• Innovation is in our blood - we are intrepid.
• We think big and we’re here to make an impact. 

Benefits We Offer

• Company equity
• Flexible Vacation 
• Comprehensive benefits 
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks from our robot chefs

The Role

As an Administrative Assistant you will be part of the hands-on support team that keeps Miso Robotics running efficiently and ensuring the efficient operation of the office and managers you support.

You will be responsible for various critical business elements including operations scheduling, event planning, and keeping documentation systems updated. You will support leadership to ensure that day to day operations run smoothly and communication throughout the organization is clear and consistent.

In this role, you will:

• Managing and organizing schedules, appointments, and meetings
• Prepare meeting rooms for leadership meetings, including running conference room equipment during meetings, etc.
• Assisting with event planning and coordination
• Answering and directing phone calls and emails
• Manage reports, including expense reports
• Prepare documents and track data as required
• Ensuring our two office locations in Pasadena are fully stocked with snacks, beverages and office supplies. 
• Support an individual or multiple staff members through a variety of tasks related to the organization
• Distribute and disseminate information throughout the organization through various means of communication
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, and support in the upkeep of our inventory
• Coordinating travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and rental cars as needed
• Support in various HR tasks if needed, including: reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews
• Provide support in other tasks as assigned, depending on business needs.

• Ability to work independently and own tasks from start to finish
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Extremely detail oriented organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, keeping the team up to speed on what is complete and what needs to be done
• Background in administration or business operations
• High school diploma required, and Bachelor's degree or relevant experience 
• 3+ years of experience in similar roles
• Experience with Excel/ Google spreadsheet preferred
• Experience with Google Workspace preferred
• Knowledge of technology communication systems 
• As this role provides in office support, coordinates office visitors, etc. the ideal candidate must be able to work on-site at our HQ location in Pasadena, CA 

Other Requirements

• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
• Great at managing multiple tasks and getting stuff done in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to learn at hyperspeed
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed