Contract: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 - 65,000
Contracted Hours: 40
The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting multiple senior leaders (ideally SLT/Board level)
Exceptional diary and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to anticipate executive needs
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging at all levels
Highly organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Multilingual skills preferred – Japanese language is a strong advantage
Hybrid working - 3 days office both Acton and Shoreditch
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Senior Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to 5 members of the UK Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role requiring a high level of discretion, organisation, and business awareness, acting as a true partner to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Ideally, you will be multilingual, with Japanese language skills highly desirable, to support engagement with our global teams.
About the role
This is more than a traditional EA position — you will be at the heart of the leadership team, managing complex schedules, anticipating needs, and ensuring priorities are aligned. Alongside executive support, you will also take ownership of office operations across our Acton campus, ensuring a seamless and professional working environment.
Key responsibilities
Extensive and complex diary management across multiple senior stakeholders, including prioritisation, conflict resolution, and forward planning
Acting as a gatekeeper and key point of contact for the SLT, managing communications and stakeholder relationships internally and externally
Coordinating and managing international and domestic travel, including detailed itineraries and last-minute changes
Preparing high-quality presentations, board packs, and briefing materials
Attending Executive meetings, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions to completion
Supporting leadership with planning cycles, key projects, and business priorities
Managing confidential information with absolute discretion
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of three offices on the Acton campus
Managing suppliers, budgets, and office-related contracts
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and workplace standards
Leading office improvements, space planning, and employee experience initiatives
We’re proud to offer:
* Fantastic hybrid working environment working Mon- Thurs on site and generally Fridays from home.
* Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
* Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
* Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
* Discretionary Life Assurance
* Discretionary Income Protection
* Private Medical Cash Plan
* Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
* 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
* Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We’re committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
* Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.
About us:
Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:
* Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
* Our Taiko manufacturing and distribution centre
* 63 YO! restaurants
* 3700 locations globally From Hawaii to Aberdeen
Our Values
* Own it, Care About it, Make it Exceptional, Win Together
Ready to Roll?
Come roll with us and play a key role by bringing people together to celebrate better food for everyone the Japanese way...
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