Assistant Manager - World Trade Center Job at Elephants Food Group Inc, Portland, OR

  • Elephants Food Group Inc
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Salary:

$26.00 - $28.00/hour ($19.00 - $21.00/hour + tips which average an additional $7-$9/hour)

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday; hours vary from 7am to 5pm. Weekends off! 

Required:

Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

Current OLCC permit

About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now operates seven Portland-metro retail locations and a thriving catering company. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability, transparency, and using business as a force for good — while serving exceptional, scratch-made food rooted in our local community.

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.

Requirements:

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, guest-focused Assistant Manager who leads from the front. This role is responsible for maintaining an active presence on the floor, ensuring operational excellence, and creating a culture where both guests and team members thrive.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, natural coach, and decisive leader who can balance hospitality with accountability in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead by example with consistent floor presence and hands-on support
  • Oversee daily service execution to ensure exceptional guest experience
  • Cross-train across all restaurant roles and step in as needed to support operations
  • Coach and develop team members in real time, ensuring thorough and efficient documentation processes 
  • Reinforce service, sanitation, and food safety standards
  • Monitor workflow, staffing deployment, and pace during peak hours
  • Promote specials, drive upselling, and maintain strong product knowledge
  • Address guest concerns with professionalism and urgency
  • Handling and owning inventory including, following order guides, counting and maintaining stock as needed. 
  • Proactive in identifying and troubleshooting Facility issues 
  • Cash handling; accuracy in making all transactions; maintain register supplies. Assist customers with their purchases in a professional, friendly, and timely manner

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 1 year of leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
  • At least 3 years of hospitality experience
  • A genuine passion for hospitality and team development
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to stay composed and solution-oriented under pressure
  • High standards for cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence
  • Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience with POS Sales - Toast preferred 

If you love building strong teams, holding high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you! 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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