Office Administrator
11 days ago
New York
Birley Bakery is the newest opening by club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley, owner of the prestigious private members’ clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London. Located on Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side, Birley Bakery aims to create a warm and welcoming environment inspired by the traditional boulangerie‑pâtisserie. We fulfil the needs of households seeking exceptional quality by offering simple yet elegantly crafted bread, pastries, and desserts. POSITION SUMMARY You will work closely with the management team in our Bronx commissary kitchen, supporting the wider team in establishing smooth operational procedures. You will report directly to the Executive Pastry chef. This is an office‑based role, Monday to Friday, except during stock‑taking periods. The position requires excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, good knowledge of Excel, and the flexibility to adapt as the business grows. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -Assist with purchasing and communicating with suppliers on behalf of the HOD. -Managing all packaging and it’s monthly stock take for Birley Bakery. • Liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of customer orders and deliveries., • Set up and manage recipes and costings within the Tevalis system., • Create and update bakery documentation, including systems of work, training materials, and operational guides., • Maintain and update Health & Safety records., • Manage stock transfers between bakery sites using Tevalis & Excel., • Input supplier invoices into internal systems and support credit card reconciliation., • Ensure all working practices comply with company and governmental food safety regulations., • Allocate and transfer items to the appropriate sites (shops/kitchen/clubs) via Tevalis., • Assist with additional administrative tasks as needed (e.g., updating/uploading checklists, rotas, etc.)., • Comply with all company rules, regulations, and employment terms., • Follow any reasonable request or instruction from line managers as part of normal duties., • Attend training courses as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS) • Previous administrative experience, preferably within a hospitality or retail environment., • Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to a developing business., • Experience with EPOS systems (e.g., Tevalis or similar system)., • Good level of English., • Friendly, approachable, and professional manner., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, charts, lookups) and Word., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized., • Capability to support daily business operations., • Willingness to assist colleagues as needed for smooth operations., • Welcoming and positive attitude, aligned with our company values and culture. *This position requires regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Birley Bakery is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status. \n\nMore detail about Birley Bakery part of Robin Birley Holdings, please visit