We're Hiring! Join Our Team ~

Madrona Hill Café is a neighborhood bakery and cafe located in North Portland. We’re open seven days a week, from 6 am to 3 pm (including most holidays), offering exceptional coffee beverages, made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh-baked pastry goods every day. We also welcome our community for public and private daytime and after-hours events. We’re passionate about serving this city and our neighborhood with great coffee and a friendly atmosphere. This means we work hard and move fast, but we always make time to chat with our customers and listen to their stories, both new and old.  

Our days are full as we balance the hustle of prepping sandwiches, sizzling bacon, pouring creamy lattes, and baking the most delicious cookies while providing a friendly and cozy place for all our customers to work or relax. If you’ve got a friendly spirit, take pride in your work, and have the energy to keep up with our fast pace, please read on.  

The Role: - Food industry/barista experience - Food prep and assembly - Serving customers with a smile and making them feel welcomed and special - Be knowledgeable about all Madrona Hill Cafe products to advise customers - Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness across the cafe - Balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks and customers in an organized manner  

The Person: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers, customers, and vendors - Positive outlook with the ability to engage warmly, have a sense of humor, and stay calm under pressure - Initiative, drive, and a strong work ethic - Strong attention to detail, whether following a recipe or noticing your customer’s new haircut - Accurate cash handling ability and the ability to balance a till - Ability to lift 25 pounds over your head and to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. - Ability to stand while on shift - Have prompt and reliable transportation - Current Multnomah County Food Handler Card - Current OLCC Card, or ability to obtain one - High School Diploma or GED.  

Barista & Food Prep - Full or Part-Time Positions Available 

**Availability to work on both Saturdays and Sundays is a must**  

No phone calls or walk-ins, please.  

Please send your resume and concise cover letter in .pdf format to jobs@madronahillcafe.com.  In your cover letter, please describe why you are a great, long-term fit for this position, your schedule availability and list the titles of the last 3 books you read.  

Thank you for your interest and have a great day!