Founder's Associate

Founder’s Associate Job Description

Bailey Rose Culinary | Founder’s Associate | Part-Time

**Must be based or around Denver, CO***

About Bailey Rose Culinary

Bailey Rose Culinary is a chef-led brand operating at the intersection of performance nutrition, events, and product development. Founded by Bailey Smock, the brand supports elite and Olympic-level athletes, including work with USA Cycling across World Cup circuits, World Championships, and international elite competition environments. Her work focuses on building food systems that support endurance, recovery, and sustained energy in high-performance settings. The work continues to expand into future Olympic cycles and international opportunities.

Bailey Cakes

Bailey Cakes is a product line within Bailey Rose Culinary focused on creating high-quality, performance-driven pantry staples. The first product is a protein-forward pancake mix designed to balance taste, simplicity, and functional nutrition. The brand is currently rooted in the endurance sports community, with strong potential to expand into the broader health-conscious consumer market. The long-term vision is to build a line of thoughtfully designed food products that perform in both high-performance environments and everyday kitchens.

www.bybaileyrose.com/bailey-cakes

Role Overview

This is a part-time Founder’s Associate role designed for someone who wants real exposure to building a business from the ground up. You’ll work directly with Bailey across operations, content, logistics, and communication—helping keep everything organized and moving forward. This role is intentionally broad and will evolve over time.

Time Allocation (Approximate)

· 60–70% — Bailey Cakes (product operations & growth)

· 20–30% — Bailey Rose Culinary (events, content, brand work)

· ~10% — Bailey Smock personal / administrative support

Operations & Order Fulfillment (Core Responsibility)

Independently manage weekly order fulfillment for Bailey Cakes (~5+ hours/week on-site in Denver, typically Sundays). Work is done independently and requires being on your feet for extended periods.

· Measure, package, and label product accurately using a scale

· Prepare orders for shipment

· Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe workspace

· Manage packaging supplies and flag low inventory

· Drop off shipments using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

Small details matter — accuracy and consistency directly impact the customer experience and company liability. This is a high-trust responsibility.

Supply, Sourcing & Operational Strategy

· Manage sourcing and ordering of ingredients and packaging supplies

· Research vendors, pricing, and supply options

· Monitor inventory and proactively reorder

· Research wholesale logistics, supply chains, and delivery options

Analysis & Optimization

· Provide analysis on cost of goods, suppliers, logistics

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost

Content Support

· Organize photo and video content

· Assist with posting and light editing

· Capture content during work/events

Communication & Coordination

· Draft and send emails to partners and collaborators

· Follow up and keep communication organized

Communication & Responsiveness

Primary communication via email and text. Quick, organized responses required, especially across time zones. Calls are occasional and scheduled.

Schedule & Availability

Flexible schedule overall with required weekly fulfillment block (~5+ hours). Must be adaptable to travel schedules and time zones.

Event & Travel Support (Optional)

Opportunities may arise to assist with events, travel, or catering. Includes FOH support, kitchen support, setup/breakdown, and content capture. Not guaranteed.

Working Style & Expectations

· Comfortable working in gray areas

· Able to problem-solve independently

· Helps improve systems over time

This is about building something thoughtfully over time—not expecting everything to be fully defined.

Values & Culture

· Work hard, play hard

· Take pride in what we do

· Don’t cut corners

· Stay positive and kind

· Enjoy the little things

· Laugh often

Principles: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Lazy work creates more work.

What We’re Looking For

· Highly organized and detail-oriented

· Proactive and takes ownership

· Strong written communication skills

· Reliable and responsive

· Takes pride in doing things well

Details

· ~10 hours/week (growth potential)

· $30/hour

· Mileage/gas reimbursed

· 60-day paid trial period

Growth & Progression

This role is designed to grow over time for the right person.

As the business expands, there is strong potential to evolve into:

• Operations Lead — owning fulfillment, logistics, and systems
• Brand / Content Manager — leading content and storytelling
• Event / Travel Support Lead — supporting and managing events

You’ll also gain exposure to:

• Product development
• Operations strategy
• Partnerships
• Brand building

Because of this, the role can also serve as a strong foundation for future roles outside the company—or for someone interested in eventually building their own business.

Who This Is For

Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is excited by building something early, working in the gray, and being part of something with real growth potential.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80238