Barista

Urban Farmer is seeking an Barista to join our culinary team. Portland's most sophisticated Farmer-to-Table steakhouse, located on the 8^th floor of the Nines Hotel. We take advantage of Oregon’s bounty and use locally sourced ingredients and meats to distinguish our food as the best in the city.

As part of the Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of America’s booming food cities with year-round Farmers’ Markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America.

It’s a chefs’ playground.

Barista is the foundation of the café. The Barista is responsible for honoring each and every customer by providing excellent customer service and a high-quality product. The Barista is a true professional that displays a positive attitude at all times to ensure the return of our customers who are the reason for our business.

• Develops enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time.
• Provides quality beverages consistently for all customers
• Maintains Quality store operations
• Contributes to store profitability
• Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the barista position

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Previous experience in a customer service role strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to hear timers and coordinate with other baristas.
• Must be able to check food quality and read production charts/recipes.
• Ability to interact with guests in a positive, hospitable manner.
• Must be able to use the cash register/collect money with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Position regularly involves lifting product cases weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling carts is required. Regular bending to lift items and supplies. No kneeling.
• Mobility - regularly moves all around the coffee shop. Continuous standing

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Urban Farmer is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, Urban Farmer offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!
• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
• Our location is right next to the center of all for MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.