Administrative Assistant

ABOUT NAMKEEN

Namkeen Hot Chicken Joint started as a simple idea; to bring bold, high-quality Nashville hot chicken to our community, done the right way. What began as a single location has grown into a multi-unit, family-operated brand built on a commitment to quality, consistency, and experience. From day one, our focus has been on creating food that stands out and a brand that people connect with. Today, we're entering our next phase of growth: scaling Namkeen into a national brand through franchising. We're building the systems, infrastructure, and team required to grow to 100+ locations across the country. That means we're not just opening restaurants, we're building a platform designed for scale. This is an opportunity to join a company at an inflection point. The foundation has been built. Now we're focused on executing at a high level and expanding the brand nationwide.

THE ROLE

We're looking for someone who can own execution in a fast-moving environment. You will be responsible for driving work forward across multiple teams and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks as we scale our franchising platform. You will act as a force multiplier for leadership, ensuring priorities are executed, communication is tight, and the business runs efficiently day-to-day. You will sit at the center of our business—working across operations, marketing, and accounting—to help bring new franchise locations to life. If you are highly organized, proactive, and take pride in getting things done the right way, this role will give you a front-row seat to building a fast-growing brand.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 1.

Executive & Administrative Support Own complex scheduling across multiple stakeholders Anticipate conflicts and solve them before they happen Keep leadership organized, prepared, and focused 2. Operational Coordination Own and track the franchise onboarding pipeline from signed agreement through store opening Ensure all tasks are completed across internal teams and franchisees Act as the liaison between operations, marketing, accounting, and external partners Drive accountability and follow up relentlessly to keep projects moving 3. Process & Systems Builder Create structure where there is ambiguity or lack of clarity Build simple, effective workflows for repeatable tasks Identify inefficiencies and proactively improve how we operate 4. Meeting & Communication Orchestration Prepare materials, align participants, and manage logistics Ensure meetings are organized, efficient, and outcome-driven Capture key takeaways and drive follow-ups 5. Special Projects Support high-priority initiatives across the business Conduct research, gather data, and help turn ideas into execution Bring a "figure it out" mindset to new and evolving challenges

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We care more about how you work than where you've worked. Strong sense of ownership—you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks Highly organized with strong attention to detail Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Excellent communication skills—you know how to follow up and keep people accountable Proactive and resourceful—you don't wait to be told what to do Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details Support special projects focused on improving processes as we scale Proficient in utilizing functional systems for calendar and work management (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Slack)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Direct exposure to leadership and key business decisions Opportunity to help build and scale a national brand A fast-paced environment with real responsibility from day one High-impact role with visibility and advancement potential

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person