What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Supervisor - South Waterfront position at Elephants Food Group Inc?
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)
Salary : $5 - $10
