Current Job Offerings

• Producing all packaging materials for daily shipments, including labeling of bags and boxes.
• Fulfilling all coffee orders with a variety of equipment, including blending, grinding and bagging coffee.
• Working cohesively with fellow team members to ensure all orders are filled, packed and shipped in an efficient and effective manner.
• Communicating with the Production Manager about any inventory shortages, errors or safety concerns.
• Working with the production team to maintain and monitor our monthly inventory.
• Other special projects, as necessary, to help the department be successful.

• Minimum of 1-2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong verbal and communication skills with co-workers, vendors and customers.
• Ability to stand/walk 8+ hrs per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs many times throughout the day.
• Be self directed when needed but also comfortable taking direction when necessary.
• Know and support our company Core Values, Mission and Vision for the company.

BARISTA - PORTLAND, OREGON

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our barista team at the Pearl, our flagship cafe in Portland, OR. Successful team members demonstrate excellent customer service and exceptional communication skills. We have a special focus on hospitality in a team driven, high volume and fast-paced cafe environment.

One year of specialty coffee, retail, hospitality and/or customer service experience is required, with availability on both the weekends and weekdays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Excellent Customer Service  

• Warmly welcome and engage customers with an emphasis on hospitality as they enter the store.

• Provide customers with a warm, friendly and sincere attitude as we host their cafe experience.

• Help customers decide on the right product by offering samples and responding to their questions with a sense of urgency and proficient product knowledge.

• Promote thoughtful and engaging conversations with customers while using intuition to read and feed the interaction, revolving around coffee ideas and an open mindedness to all beverage experiences.

Drink Quality and Coffee Preparation

• Consistently prepare and serve high quality coffee beverages in an expedient manner.

• Maintain exemplary preparation and serving standards on a consistent basis.  

• Participate in ongoing tastings and trainings to constantly hone your craft as a barista.

• Demonstrate a consistent enthusiasm for preparing and serving coffee drinks in a fast paced, high volume work environment.

• Facilitate coffee education and ongoing coffee dialogue.

• Maintain an up to date knowledge of current cafe offerings and continue your education of product knowledge both independently and with the shop trainer.

Store Operations

• Maintain a clean coffee bar and a safe work environment at all times

• Reflect the utmost professionalism when handling money and customer care at all times.

• Represent the company brand as respectfully as possible, using company standards and culture as guides.

• Adhere to company dress code, self conduct, and health policies at all times.

• Communicate effectively and have the ability to articulate coffee knowledge thoroughly.

• Work collaboratively with team members daily to run a successful shop operation and help create a positive work environment.

For more information, please email Jenae@sisterscoffee.com with your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!