Executive Assistant Lagos

Tastee Fried Chicken was founded by Olayinka Pamela Adedayo. It began as an extension of Tastee Pot, an outdoor catering company serving Nigerian and continental food at special events. The catering company still exists as Tastee Fried Chicken's catering operation. In 1997, Mrs. Adedayo incorporated Tastee Fried Chicken and opened her first location in Surulere, Lagos State. She based her restaurant on the business model of the American fast food chicken restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken, where she had previously worked as a manager. Since opening its first location, it has grown to 14 restaurants.

Today, Tastee Fried Chicken has 8TTCs (Tastee Turbo Café) with others in different locations across Lagos State and is still growing. It is a Place for career growth and development. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Role

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer and other Senior Executives. The aim is to ensure that these functions are carried out effectively and efficiently, in harmony and in accordance with applicable statutory regulations and the company’s operational standards and policies.

Key Interfaces Internal: Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Financial Services, and other business functions. Key Interfaces External: Hotels, Airlines, Personal Executive Staff, etc.

Main Accountabilities

Initiate daily touch-base meetings whether in person or virtually to confirm the day’s priorities, clarify assignments, and resolve open issues. Ensure the office of the COO is organized, on-time, and well prepared for whatever lies ahead. Help increase the executive'sproductivity by 20% by taking on assignments and projects. Meeting Preparation and Implementation: Research and filter information or pre-reads for the COO. Flawless execution of pre-meeting, meeting proper, and post-meeting stages. Post-meeting: holds a debrief with the COO to capture action items, follow-up items, and calendar dates.

Allows adequate time between appointments when planning. Gathers necessary information related to the appointment (contact information, venue, and other relevant information). Looks at the calendar from a holistic perspective for better planning. Office Communication: Writes clear, concise correspondence. Proofreads all material for errors, omissions, and consistency. Adept at delivering difficult messages in a tactful manner.

Networks across the organization. Applies emotional intelligence by facilitating situations for a positive outcome.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

% of Number of breach on confidential executive movements recorded in the year. Time taken to organise all business meetings and communicate to beneficiaries. Percentage cost overrun on expenses incurred by staff that go unreported within a quarter. Timely processing of the COO's requests and Directorate’s.

 Education, Experience & Technical Skills

First Degree in any Social Science field. Master's Degree or any equivalent will be an added advantage. 2-3 years of work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role. Excellent MS Office knowledge. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g., e-calendars and copy machines). Excellent verbal and written communicationskills. Discretion and confidentiality.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment. Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and record-keeping systems. Able to type a minimum of 50 words per minute. Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with the ability to learn new or updated software.

Administrative. Document Management, Database Administration, Information Monitoring. Negotiation. Efficiency. Confidentiality. Multi-tasking. Visionary. Analytical Thinking. Interpersonal relationship. Effective CommunicationSkills. Relationship Management. Negotiation ability. Design ability.

N300,000 - N400,000 monthly. Application Closing Date

12th October, 2026. Method of Application

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