# Employee Experience Lead

**Company:** [Replit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/replit)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** People Ops
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Vendor Management, Event Planning, Food Program Management, Workplace Operations, Hospitality, Catering, Budget Management, Facilities Management, Feedback Collection, Logistics Coordination
**Posted:** 2026-05-13

> Leads in-office employee experience at a tech startup, owning office hosting, high-quality food/snack programs, internal events, and vendor relationships to foster collaboration and culture. Requires 7-10+ years in startups with strong operations and hospitality skills.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do

### 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

## What We’re Looking For
- 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 Have
- Background in hospitality, culinary, or food & beverage programs
- Experience at high-growth startups
- Passion for food, coffee, and creating memorable in-person experiences

## Full-Time Employee Benefits Include
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Autonomous Work Environment
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- Quarterly Team Gatherings
- In Office Amenities

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