Chief of Staff

At HelloFresh, our mission is simple: to change the way people eat, forever. As a global digital-native FMCG company and the world's leading mealkit provider, we are transforming the traditional food supply chain through a data-driven, on-demand model that enables scalable and more sustainable food delivery. If you’re keen to join a dynamic team on a journey to scale with your out-of-the-box thinking and rigorous problem solving, look no further. We have an exciting opportunity to be the Chief of Staff to the CEO of HelloFresh Canada.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly into our CEO of HelloFresh Canada, you will be a key strategic partner and trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team within the Canadian business; Under the guidance of the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, identify and prioritise what needs to be built to set our Canadian organisation up for long-term success. Drive decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation; Work across the organization both in the Canadian market and globally (specifically aligning with the North American platform) to clarify strategic information cascades, optimize cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our organizational design supports scale; Organise and execute quarterly and annual strategic and business planning for the Canadian organisation, including leading the Canadian OKR process and supporting the CEO throughout the bi-annual budgeting process; Oversee critical corporate infrastructure, office footprint strategy, and real estate procurement; establish governance and cross-functional accountability for major capital and construction projects; Act as Chair for the Canadian Broader Leadership Team (BLT), organising and leading regular meetings and driving the Canadian leadership agenda; Review, design, and execute improvements to organisational structure; find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them; Improve existing processes and optimise organisational procedures for efficiency and productivity; Develop and build on relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations, and help define new operational strategies by working with CEO and other executives on special projects; Be a champion of the HelloFresh DNA, living our values in all that you do; All other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or a highly analytical equivalent field; 7+ years experience working within and scaling a fast-growth business or consultancy in a progressively senior role, up to the management / director level; An exceptional analyst and systems thinker: proficient in leveraging data architectures, workflow mapping, and process improvement frameworks to build compelling, data-driven answers; You are a highly adaptable, empathetic individual who enjoys working in a fast-moving, uncertain environment; You lead by example in your organisation, where you are admired and respected; You have a demonstrated ability to consult, influence, and partner with senior leaders in developing and executing strategies to drive business performance for a range of business units; You love food and want to be a key part of our mission to change the way people eat!

Benefits

75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits; 50% off weekly Factor meal box; Health & Dental benefits from day 1; Health Spending Account; Unlimited access to Headspace app; 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships; Competitive RRSP matching program; Generous vacation and PTO; Parental leave top-up program; Career progression and development opportunities with L&D fund; Team socials and company days; Diversity & Inclusion initiatives; HelloFresh equity program