Operations Associate

Job Description: Operations Associate

DFG Ventures is a Los Angeles based venture studio that incubates, invests in, and operates the leading scalable food businesses of the future, including goop Kitchen, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, Neighborly, The Sausage Project, Casa di Sinatra, Nice Day Chinese, Tortazo by Rick Bayless, Tache, Vybes, Tablz, and others.

Reporting to the COO, the Operations Associate provides project management, communications, and administrative support to DFG Ventures, ensuring that its day-to-day operations run as effectively and efficiently as possible. The role is both internal and external facing, with scope across administration, finance, HR, legal, marketing, business development, and investor relations. Through company events, office initiatives, and cultural rituals, the Operations Associate will play a central role in bringing to life DFG Ventures' commitment to being the best place to work.

DFG Ventures is a small, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that will require the Operations Associate to be comfortable managing multiple priorities across various workflows and stakeholders. The right candidate will be detail oriented, a proactive self-starter, a curious learner, and a strong communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support
• Support the COO with administrative projects and ad-hoc business development and portfolio company support, including market research, financial analysis, legal contract reviews, presentation materials, and meeting preparation
• Support the four partners with scheduling, travel, meeting coordination, and expense reconciliation
• Office Management / Culture
• Plan and execute internal and external events, i.e. offsites, speaker series, quarterly team activities, annual investor summit, etc.
• Serve as the first point of contact for inbound inquiries and visiting guests
• Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers including HR, legal, IT, insurance, utilities, and facilities management
• Process invoices and allocate expenses to correct projects
• Maintain organized office systems and supply and snack inventory
• IR / Communications
• Draft investor communications, including letters and presentations
• Manage corporate website content
• Provide exceptional external and internal client service with professionalism
• Work ahead and problem-solve independently before escalating questions

Skills and Requirements:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in a creative, startup, or other professional environment
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize, pivot quickly, and manage multiple deadlines and projects
• High degree of discretion and professionalism in dealing with high profile companies, executives, and brand partners
• Value contributing to a purpose and values driven environment
• Microsoft 365 proficiency; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
• Polished, professional presentation and confident demeanor
• Proven ability to manage up and support leadership efficiently
• High energy and desire to be a part of a strong team-based culture
• 5 days in office in El Segundo, CA

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Fully subsidized employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• FSA

About DFG Ventures

DFG Ventures is a Los Angeles based venture studio founded in 2020 by a team of seasoned and accomplished entrepreneurs, operators, culinarians, investors, and brand builders to disrupt the food landscape. DFG brings its unique blend of strategic and operational insight and a commitment to world-class food, operations excellence, and a digital first mindset to incubate the next generation of future-proof food businesses. DFG has incubated several successful restaurant and food CPG brands, including goop Kitchen, Neighborly, The Sausage Project, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, Tortazo by Chef Rick Bayless, Casa di Sinatra, and more.