Floor Manager - Lake Oswego

Elephants Delicatessen; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

Medical coverage

Mental health services

Dental

401(k) with match

Career training

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Raffles

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen in Lake Oswego, OR seeks a dynamic Floor Manager to lead front-of-house operations, maintain high service standards, and foster a supportive team culture. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, coaching ability, and guest-service focus to balance hospitality with accountability in a fast-paced setting.

Flexible weekend availability required. Join a locally owned company with a commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing, offering benefits and growth

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong communication and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to coach and develop team members in real time.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a visible floor presence and hands-on support.
• Oversee daily service to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Cross-train across restaurant roles and assist with operations as needed.
• Coach staff and maintain accurate documentation and standards.

Skills

leadership

communication

coaching

conflict resolution

Job description

Salary

$23.00 - $27.00/hour ($18.00 - $20.00/hour + tips which average an additional $5-$7/hour)

Description

Hourly Non-Exempt

Full Time Hours - Flexible availability including weekends is a must!

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 Floor 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
• Assist with inventory management and cost controls
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• 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

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