About Alfred
Alfred first opened in 2013 on Melrose Place with a singular vision: to become the neighborhood coffee shop of LA. Fueled by consistent innovation, everyday excellence, and creative partnerships, Alfred delivers a whole experience – all part of our ongoing mission to invite everyone into our world and give them every reason to stay. With more than 20 locations across Los Angeles and... beyond, Alfred continues to set the bar for coffee culture worldwide.
Job Title: Executive Assistant, Real Estate & Development
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Founder
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage: $74,500 - $80,000

The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to Alfred's founder and CEO. In this role, you’ll balance managing executive priorities and coordinating the work that brings new Alfred locations to life. From managing calendars, tracking development timelines, chasing permits through city departments, and turning a scattered conversation into action, you’ll play a key role in Alfred’s continued growth.If you are the most organized person you know, if unfinished business bothers you, and if you want to see how a growing brand actually gets built from the inside, we’d love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Executive Operations
- Own the CEO's calendar, inbox, travel, and daily priorities, ensuring time is focused on the company's highest-impact work.
- Prepare the CEO for meetings by assembling agendas, context, and outstanding action items.
- Capture meeting notes and drive follow-through by assigning owners, tracking deadlines, and ensuring commitments are completed.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and leadership, landlords, contractors, consultants, attorneys, and external partners.
- Handle executive administrative operations, including expenses, reimbursements, and confidential communications.

Project & Development Management
- Manage cafe opening timelines from lease execution through grand opening.
- Lead recurring check-ins with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, documenting progress and next steps.
- Identify project risks early, remove roadblocks, and keep development on schedule.
- Track budgets, invoices, contracts, and change orders across multiple active projects.
- Visit job sites to document progress, maintain punch lists, and verify execution.

Permitting & Real Estate
- Coordinate permit applications, agency approvals, inspections, and regulatory deadlines across city departments.
- Represent Alfred at city agencies to help move projects forward.
- Maintain lease calendars, summarize lease terms, and monitor critical renewal and notice dates.
- Review landlord billings against lease agreements and flag discrepancies.
- Maintain organized project documentation, including permits, contracts, plans, and correspondence..

What You'll Bring 
- 2 to 4 years in executive support and/or project management. Experience in real estate, construction, hospitality, or a fast-growing small company is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills. You track commitments without being reminded, and nothing falls through the cracks.
- Strong written communication skills. You can draft an email the CEO would have written themselves.
- Comfortable holding others accountable—politely, professionally, and persistently—to keep projects moving and deliver results.
- Absolute discretion. You'll regularly handle confidential financial, legal, and personnel information.
- Sound judgment to know what requires the CEO's attention and what you can confidently own yourself.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. You'll be on the road several days each week visiting cafes, job sites, and government agencies.
- Proficient with calendars, spreadsheets, shared drives, and modern collaboration tools.
- Grace under pressure, adaptability, and a healthy sense of humor when navigating bureaucracy.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits
- $74,500 - $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages
- 401k plan
- Vacation PTO & Sick time accrual
- Employee discounts
- Free coffee & pastry during work hours
- Monthly coffee/tea bag take home
- Open Path Collective Therapy reimbursement

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Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Alfred Silverlake - Los Angeles, CA 90026Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: GED or High School DiplomaSalary Range: $18.62 - $19.25 HourlyJob Category: Customer ServiceJob title: Part-Time Shift Lead

Location: Cafe

Reports to: Cafe Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Wage: $18.00/hr + tips ($22.00 - $26.00 per hour approximately)

 

But First,... Coffee.®

Alfred opened the doors to its first location on tree-lined Melrose Place in January of 2013. Guided by our three core values — TEAM CULTURE, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE and QUALITY PRODUCTS — we have built a passionate following with our innovative drinks, eye-catching design, and top-notch customer service. Whether you’re visiting a location in Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco or the Middle East, your Alfred experience may look different, but our mission is singular: for every customer, both brand new and fiercely loyal, to walk out of Alfred as thrilled with their visit as they are with their beverage.
 

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Customer Service



Upholds service standards and leads by example.




Provides effective leadership during shifts, ensuring consistent excellence in cafe operations.




Delivers exceptional customer service, serving as a role model for hospitality.




Manages customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally, adhering to Alfred Hospitality standards.




Possesses deep knowledge of cafe offerings (beverages, food, services) and ensures staff does as well.





Team Management & Training



Fosters a team-oriented environment by recognizing employee accomplishments.




Assists with new employee training (feedback, reinforcement) and provides detailed reports to management.




Develops baristas' coffee/tea knowledge (flavors, blends, origins).




Builds rapport with employees through understanding their motivations, needs, and concerns.




Assists management in assessing staffing needs (sending staff home/calling for reinforcements).




Delegates duties, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion.




Enforces disciplinary measures through the Disciplinary Flowchart (verbal/written warnings).





Work Environment



Maintains a supportive and accessible work environment for employees and guests.




Demonstrates excellent and consistent attendance and punctuality.




Anticipates customer and cafe needs by observing the environment and customer cues.




Optimizes operational workflow through staff delegation (barista, register, etc.).





Operations & Inventory



Supports inventory management and order placement.




Ensures proper staff timekeeping (clocking in/out, breaks).




Manages cash drawer and tip procedures for opening/closing shifts.




Operates the POS register system for transactions.




Oversees food and beverage preparation adherence to Alfred standards (quality, consistency, timeliness).




Maintains a clean, organized, and stocked cafe environment (setup/breakdown).




Conducts daily refrigerator temperature checks to comply with company and health standards.




Enforces proper safety and sanitation procedures (timely HACCP completion).




Assists with receiving and handling product deliveries.




Completes AM/PM Daily Cafe Log and utilizes communication channels (Slack, email).





Safety & Compliance



Documents employee/customer injuries in the cafe using Incident Reports, informing management.




Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in Company’s employee handbook.




Any other tasks that may be assigned to meet company goals.





 

Qualifications

Previous experience in a café or restaurant setting is preferred, but not required.




A passion for working with the public in a customer-facing capacity. 




Strong communication and interpersonal skills.




Ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure.




Positive attitude and willingness to learn.




We require all employees to maintain a minimum of 3 shifts per week. 




Full-time employees must maintain an average of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status. 





 

Physical Requirements



Able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.




Move quickly and efficiently from one area of the café to another.




Ability to hear and communicate effectively in English.




Good vision, including the ability to see details at close range.




Flexibility to bend and squat as necessary to perform cleaning and stocking tasks.




Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.




Capable of operating a cash register or tablet device to enter customer orders accurately and efficiently.




Ability to speak clearly and project voice to effectively communicate with customers and team members.





 

What You’ll Get:



Wage: $18.00/hr + tips ($22.00 - $26.00 per hour approximately)




Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees




401k plan 




Paid time off accruals 




Employee discounts




Free coffee & pastry each shift




Performance reviews (90-day & annual review)




Bonus potential*




Open Path Collective - Therapy Reimbursement





 

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Alfred Coffee, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, developing and promoting the most qualified employees regardless of their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, victim of any qualifying act of violence (QAOV) status, or any other status protected by state or federal law, and we prohibit employee harassment or discrimination of any kind on the basis of any such protected status.
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