Office Assistant

Mercado Little Spain is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring smooth back-office operations, accurate financial processing, and timely support for restaurant teams. The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing & Validation: Enter, review, and process food invoices in Compeat and/or Craftable; ensure timely posting and resolve discrepancies.
• Statement Reconciliation: Review and reconcile vendor statements; resolve billing discrepancies; maintain logs for records.
• Credit Management: Track and claim vendor credits for returns, incorrect items, short shipments, or pricing discrepancies.
• Menu Printing & Coordination: Manage menu printing and updates across restaurants; maintain a production calendar to avoid disruptions.
• Record Maintenance & Reporting: Keep organized invoice/credit records; generate food cost reports; document invoicing processes.
• Administrative Support: Provide general office assistance, support onboarding of new vendors, and assist management with projects as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic hospitality group.
• Exposure to restaurant operations and vendor management.
• Growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years administrative, accounting, or office experience preferred (hospitality experience desired).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Compeat, Craftable or similar system experience preferred.

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across the world including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, LA, Bahamas and of course our original home, Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.