What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager - NW 22nd position at Elephants Food Group Inc?
Salary
$52,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time - weekend availability is required (Saturday or Sunday)
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
Reminiscent of a European market, our flagship Elephants Delicatessen at NW 22nd has served decades of Portlanders. A top destination for locals and food-loving tourists, it features deli cases, a dessert bar, baked goods, coffee, cocktails, a grill and oven, pizza, wine, cheese and charcuterie, gifts, specialty grocery items, and more. This spot hops during lunch and on busy weekends!
The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. – Robert K. Greenleaf
What is a “servant leader?”
Elephants Deli is looking for a food service professional who can answer this question through action. We need someone who thrives on supporting others and creating a collaborative, high-performing team.
As an Assistant Manager, you take pride in being a proactive support system, always ready to step in and help. You lead with heart and authenticity, fostering a positive culture of accountability and holding yourself and your team to high standards in a respectful, empowering way. You lead by example, and no request is too small when it comes to supporting your team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a physically active role, you’ll walk an average of 5 miles a day working in and around the store. You’ll be on the floor, hands-on, and constantly seeking ways to help your team shine. You’ll be cross trained in every role and ready to jump in whenever needed.
This role offers a sense of ownership and the freedom to make decisions in the moment. You won’t be micromanaged, but you’ll be backed by the strength of the Elephants Deli Herd—ensuring you and your team have the tools and support to succeed and have fun while doing it.
A food handlers’ card and OLCC are required for this position.
We are looking for an experienced leader who can:
- Be an ambassador for the deli. You’ll be our chief salesperson.
- Uphold and motivate employees to provide the highest level of customer and food service!
- Coach and train staff daily: identify areas of opportunity for training and always follow through.
- Monitor and enforce sanitation procedures and ensure the cleanliness of the store.
- Model an inclusive, uplifting attitude and represent Elephants Deli with authenticity and positivity.
Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
What we offer:
- Paid 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 401k 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.
Salary : $52,000
