Job Description
Job Description
Salary
$21-24/hour, DOE, plus a bonus of up to 1.5% commission
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday-Friday (flexible schedule is required for weekends and/or evening events)
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
Elephants Catering & Events is perfect for any event, from a casual family gathering to a formal black-tie gala. Few caterers can serve large numbers of guests while maintaining our ambitious standards and commitment to from-scratch cooking with quality ingredients.
Elephants Catering & Events is committed to creative menus prepared from scratch. We use only the freshest ingredients paired with impeccable service.
As an Event Planner, you'll serve as the primary contact for our clients through the planning and execution of their events! The ideal candidate will have been an expert at developing business partnerships and will have at least 4 years of successful catering sales experience and/or Wedding Planning experience.
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 (medical, dental)
- 401(k) with employer contributions after meeting a length of service requirement
- Cross-training to other roles, departments, and stores
- Free counseling and financial services
- Opportunities for career growth
- Discounts on food and retail
- Pet insurance
- Discounts at various brands, including Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Skechers, Sprint, etc.
- 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.