Job Details

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Salary:

$21.30-$26.30/hour ($16.30/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

Flying Elephants at South Waterfront (OHSU campus) features grab-and-go selections, a grill, freshly prepared foods, wine, beer, catering, and espresso service.

We are looking for a dynamic Front of House team member who thrives on creating a welcoming guest experience. In this role, you will greet and assist customers, prepare espresso and specialty coffee drinks, and share your knowledge of upselling, specials, and promos. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and genuine hospitality are essential. You'll be part of a fast-paced environment where teamwork and efficiency matter.

Our ideal candidate is energetic, guest-focused, and motivated, with prior experience in food service or customer-facing roles. If you enjoy connecting with people and want to be part of a fun, supportive team, we'd love to meet 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)