What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff position at Superb Bakehouse?
As Chief of Staff, you'll be a key operating partner to the CEO — turning strategic priorities into executed plans and making sure nothing important slips. You'll have real ownership over projects and processes, not just logistics, while still working closely with the CEO on judgment calls rather than operating fully independently. This is a great fit for someone who's done 2-4 years in a fast-paced environment and is ready for broader scope and more autonomy.
What you'll do
Partner with the CEO to translate strategic priorities into concrete project plans, then drive them to completion
Own specific cross-functional initiatives end-to-end (e.g., a new process rollout, a hiring push, a vendor evaluation)
Prepare and often draft board materials, investor updates, and company-wide communications
Run leadership/staff meetings — set agendas, track decisions, and hold people accountable to follow-through
Build and iterate on internal operating rhythms (OKRs, weekly/monthly reporting, planning cycles)
Do first-pass analysis and recommendations on ad hoc strategic questions
Act as a filter and connector for the CEO — triaging what needs their attention vs. what you can handle or delegate
Manage select special projects independently (e.g., early-stage fundraising logistics, market research, org design questions)
What we're looking for
2-5 years of experience in a demanding environment (consulting, banking, startup ops/BizOps, or a prior junior CoS role)
Proven project management chops — you can own something messy and get it to a clean finish
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable representing the CEO's voice in some contexts
Good judgment on what to escalate vs. handle yourself
Comfortable with ambiguity and context-switching across very different types of problems
High discretion — you'll regularly see sensitive/confidential information
Preferred experience:
Supporting fundraising, board reporting, or investor relations
People management exposure (even informal) or interest in it
Only candidates based in Columbus, OH will be considered.