Employee Experience Lead

Replit•Foster City, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Replit is seeking an Employee Experience Lead who embodies a host-like mentality, operates with a founder’s mindset, and possesses meticulous attention to detail. This role is responsible for the complete end-to-end in-office experience, encompassing everything from the ambiance upon entry to the quality of coffee and the overall energy during lunch. The objective is to cultivate an environment that fosters deep work, encourages spontaneous collaboration, and creates moments that make employees eager to be present. Food, snacks, and beverages are integral to Replit's approach to bringing people together, and this role will manage these aspects as a product—curated, continuously improved, and highly valued by the team. This is a hands-on position for an individual with experience in startup environments, capable of building systems from the ground up while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements

7-10+ years of experience in a startup environment (required)
Experience in workplace management, hospitality, operations, or similar roles
Strong ownership mindset—you don’t wait to be told what to fix
Deep attention to detail and high standards for quality
Experience managing food programs, catering, or vendor relationships
Excellent organizational and execution skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from 0 → 1
Strong interpersonal skills—you naturally create positive, human experiences

Nice To Haves

Background in hospitality, culinary, or food & beverage programs
Experience at high-growth startups
Passion for food, coffee, and creating memorable in-person experiences

Responsibilities

Own the Employee Experience: Create a workplace experience that feels intentional, welcoming, and distinctly “Replit”. Act as the day-to-day host of the office, setting the tone, energy, and standards. Continuously gather feedback and iterate quickly to improve the in-office experience. Manage vendors and contracts across food, facilities, and services. Stay plugged into trends in workplace experience, hospitality, and food. Anticipate needs before they become problems.
Lead Events & Experiences: Own the planning and execution of internal events (team lunches, demos, launches, offsites). Design experiences that bring builders together and strengthen culture. Manage event logistics end-to-end (vendors, run-of-show, budgets, setup/teardown). Introduce new, creative event formats and continuously raise the bar on quality. Ensure events feel seamless, intentional, and reflective of Replit’s brand.
Build & Run a Best-in-Class Food Program: Own the full food and beverage experience: meals, snacks, coffee, and everything in between. Curate offerings that are high-quality, diverse, and genuinely exciting (not generic office snacks). Develop relationships with local vendors, chefs, and suppliers—bringing in unique options. Ensure consistency in quality, presentation, and availability day-to-day. Introduce new ideas regularly (rotating menus, themed meals, seasonal experiences). Manage budget thoughtfully—maximize impact per dollar without lowering the bar. Maintain food safety and operational excellence.