Chief of Staff

Role Summary: The Chief of Staff (CoS) will serve as the Founder's strategic thought partner and operational engine. This role is the central coordinating force for all internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution ensuring cross-functional alignment to accelerate YesChefs growth and mission

Responsibilities

1. Operational planning and execution oversight

• Design, implement, and monitor cross-functional standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations, from kitchen setup to daily cafeteria management
• Act as a gatekeeper for the Founder, filtering and prioritizing high-impact decisions, communications, and meetings
• Proactively resolve daily bottlenecks and risks within the team

2. Stakeholder alignment & communication

• Develop and manage an internal communication rhythm (all-hands meetings, task tracker updates, reports) to ensure all stakeholders are on the same page at all times
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key external partners
• Prepare and summarize comprehensive reports, presentations, and documentation for investor updates or advisory board meetings, articulating company progress, challenges and future strategy
• Act as an ambassador for Yes Chef's valuesnutritional excellence and knowledge empowermentensuring these principles are embedded in all operational decisions and communications

3. Strategic support & Special Projects

• Conduct research and initiate new potential school partners
• Lead the planning and execution of high-priority "special projects," (integrating a new technology platform/feature or piloting a new curriculum module), from conception to launch
• Partner with the Founder on future organizational structure, including defining new roles and scaling the team as the company grows.