Cafe Barista C

PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER•Portland, OR

5d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Coffee Roasters is hiring a part-time Café Barista at a PDX Airport café to provide quality beverages and service to travelers and Port of Portland employees. The role demonstrates exceptional hospitality, prepares high-quality drinks, shares accurate product knowledge, and maintains a clean, welcoming, organized, safe café environment that meets company standards. This position reports to the Café Manager. The position requires closing shifts, weekend work, and early morning availability, with start times as early as 3:00, 4:00, or 5:00 a.m. It is listed as 20 or more hours per week. The posted salary range is $17.30 hourly; the description also states that earnings after tips are $21–$28 per hour. Portland Coffee Roasters provides in-house coffee and espresso training.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
Upbeat and positive personality.
Able to remain self-motivated and productive with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills.
Able to prepare quality espresso drinks.
Able to thoroughly complete cleaning tasks to maintain café standards.
Organized and task-oriented.
Accurate cash-handling skills.
Available to work weekends.
Available for early morning shifts with 3:00, 4:00, or 5:00 a.m. start times.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve beverages according to Portland Coffee Roasters’ freshness, quality, and presentation standards.
Welcome customers warmly and provide sincere, friendly, professional, and efficient service, including discussing drink preferences and making suggestions when appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of Portland Coffee Roasters products and accurately communicate that knowledge to customers.
Participate in coffee and tea tastings to build product knowledge and identify issues or deficiencies.
Pursue ongoing education, training, and knowledge of industry trends; attend required training sessions on coffee, tea, merchandise, and espresso bar skills.
Follow company and Port of Portland policies and protocols, including cash-handling, safety, and security procedures.
Keep the workspace and coffee bar clean, organized, well-maintained, and stocked.
Maintain merchandising standards and manage inventory and product rotation.
Offer ideas and suggestions for improving operations.
Follow the dress code and food safety and OSHA safety requirements.