Workplace Manager

CookUnity • New York, NY

75d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

CookUnity is looking for a gritty, operationally excellent and relationship obsessed team player to support its hyper-growth and progress towards its mission of empowering chefs to nourish the world. The role involves ensuring the office runs smoothly, is well supplied, and provides a professional and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and partners. Responsibilities include managing the CU Apartment, coordinating logistics for leadership events, and acting as the main point of contact for the Hub. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle last-minute needs with confidence are essential.

Requirements

• Proven experience in HR, employee experience, or workplace culture roles.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills that help you foster relationships across teams.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, food, and creating unforgettable experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality, HR, workplace operations, or employee experience roles.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Comfortable handling last-minute issues in a calm, solution-oriented way.
• Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the NY Community Hub.
• Ensure office supplies, coffee, snacks, and beverages are always stocked.
• Support employees day-to-day workspace needs as #1 point of contact.
• Greet and assist guests, including investors, board members, and candidates.
• Support planning and execution of on-site and off-site leadership events that reinforce our values and culture.
• Partner with other teams to coordinate events, meetings, and gatherings at the Hub, ensuring logistics run smoothly and the space is set up for success.
• Manage the CU Apartment, ensuring it is always guest-ready with fresh supplies, amenities, and meals.
• Assist with onboarding activities, including preparing materials and welcoming new hires.
• Provide general administrative support for the People Experience team as needed.
• Lead & coordinate the Cleaning Team to ensure office readiness on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage
• 401k Plan
• Unlimited PTO
• 5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
• Paid Family leave
• Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
• A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
• Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
• Personalized Spanish coach
• Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees