Barista Hospitality Specialist

Overview

We are Porter, a progressive venture from the One Workplace family headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We’re here to create thoughtful human-centered spaces that foster meaningful relationships through collaborative design so that employees can work their best. We’ve worked with leading global and local companies to transform and design spaces to promote productivity and creativity. We are driven by radical hospitality, the act of going beyond what is required to add sincerity and integrity to all our work.

Porter is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation range: $22-24/hr + Tips

Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

The Barista Hospitality Specialist is a cornerstone of Porter’s guest experience, bringing warmth, attentiveness, andexpertiseto an all-day, multi-use space. From crafting exceptional espresso in the morning to guiding guests through lunch service, preparing cocktails at golden hour, supporting private events, and welcoming visitors into our co-working environment, this role offers variety, connection, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every day.

They ensure high quality service while exceeding guest expectations, always providing radical hospitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this role successfully, you must be able to perform each duty listed below. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

HOSPITALITY & GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Provide excellent customer service; be readily availableandapproachable to all guests
• Maintain an upbeat and friendly attitude with customers and staff
• Participate in all aspects of service as needed, adapt to the dynamic flow of the space
• Sell, book and serve meeting rooms if applicable
• Support buyouts, banquets, and special events with thoughtful food & beverage service
• Collaborate with teammates, take direction and feedback, and contribute to a growth-focused environment.

BARISTA & BARTENDER

• Welcome guests,take ordersandoperatethe POS system
• Serve food,beverages, and retail products while creating memorableguestexperiences
• Learn& support retail sales;maintain product knowledge across all offerings
• Stock and rotate displays, including pastries, coldcaseitemsandretailmerchandise
• Prepare & servebeveragesranging from specialty coffeeand teato craft cocktails
• Perform opening, side work, and closing duties according to operational standards
• Learn& execute beverage recipes across both coffee and bar programs
• Maintain clean,organized and sanitary service spaces both front and back of house
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingexceptional hospitality standards
• Maintain operational readiness of beverage stations

CULINARY & FOOD PREP

• Learn,prepare and plate relevant food recipes according to established standards
• Prepare and package catering and to-goorders
• Receive,storeand rotate food products according to health & safety regulations

PORTER SUPPORT OPERATIONS

• Maintain storage areas, manage inventory, and rotate stock using FIFO principles
• Stock all retail and food/beverage areas
• Support operational cleanliness throughout all spaces
• Cover shifts at companion sitesas needed, providing multi-unit operational support
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge ofallmenus, including food,beverage, & retail offerings
• Confidence in answering guest questions about menus, space,service sand the Porter brand
• Demonstrate curiosity and eagerness to learn, grow, and expand skills across hospitality functions
• Abilitytoreceive feedback and…