Shift Supervisor - South Waterfront

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Elephants Food Group Inc

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Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

Portland, Oregon

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Smart Summary

The Shift Supervisor will support the training and development of team members while assisting with inventory management. They will greet and serve guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a clean and efficient workspace.

We are seeking a dynamic, guest-focused Shift Supervisor to join our team! The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, natural leader, and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality. Must have a current Oregon Food Handler's card and a current OLCC permit.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Oregon Food Handler's card

OLCC permit

Hospitality

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Training

Inventory management

Guest service

Espresso

Specialty coffee

Cleanliness

Organization

Reliability

Initiative

Job Description

Salary:

$23.00 - $28.00/hour ($18.00/hour + tips which average an additional $5-$10/hour)

Schedule: 

Monday-Friday (Weekends off!)

Full-time hours - must have flexible availability between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Requirements:

Current Oregon Food Handler's card

Current OLCC permit

Successful background check 

Location & Transportation:

Flying Elephants at South Waterfront is located on the OHSU campus, which has limited and costly parking options. We encourage applicants who use public transportation — our location is easily accessible by streetcar, Orange Line, and bus lines 9, 17, 35, FX, making it a convenient commute without the hassle of parking.

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good. 

About the job

We are seeking a dynamic, guest-focused Shift Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, natural leader, and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality.

In this role, you will:

  • Support training and development of team members
  • Assist with inventory management
  • Greet and serve guests with warmth and professionalism
  • Prepare espresso and specialty coffee beverages
  • Promote specials, upsell products, and share menu knowledge
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive attitude and genuine hospitality
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to remain calm and effective during busy periods
  • Reliability, initiative, and a collaborative mindset

If you love creating memorable guest experiences and enjoy contributing to a supportive team culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.

What we offer:

  • Employer contributed vacation and sick time
  • Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
  • Mental Health Services
  • Dental, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), and 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career  
  • Free counseling and financial services
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
  • Pet insurance
  • Chance to win employee raffles
  • Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
  • A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 

Please see the following notices for more information:

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

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Elephants Food Group Inc

Since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen has proudly served our community as Portland's premier catering company and specialty foods retailer. We make all of our great local foods from scratch every day for your eating enjoyment. We've had the pleasure of cooking for so many of you over the years, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to share our passion for good taste. Elephants is committed to providing you and your family with delicious foods, friendly and knowledgeable service, and to reducing our impact on our community and the earth. We're working each day to exceed your expectations, and to engage and delight your senses. Come visit us! We look forward to serving you soon.

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