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a community-driven cafe where you're always in good company

About Origin Coffee Bar

At OCB, we are passionate about crafting exceptional coffee experiences and serving simple, elevated brunch items that brighten people's day. We blend quality, creativity, and community to create a warm and inviting space for everybody. Our coffee and brunch menus reflect our dedication to fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients crafted with care and precision. We take pride in creating a place where guests and team members can feel at welcome and inspired.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for kind people who abandon ego to serve others and have a passion for growing as a team. We value team players who support one another and contribute to a positive work environment. Collectively, we strive to be kind, humble, teachable people who are eager to continuously improve.

You Are Valued

We believe in valuing our team as much as we value our craft. We are committed to offering fair wages that reflect the hard work and dedication of our staff. Beyond just a job, we provide opportunities for growth, empowering our team members to develop their skills and pursue their passions. Investing in our team is at the heart of our mission because we know that when our people thrive, so does our community.

Available Positions

Kitchen Crew

We are searching for prep cooks and line cooks who can produce a small menu of food at a high level of execution. The main objectives of our cooks are to prep ingredients, make menu items that look as great as they taste, operate commercial kitchen equipment, adhere to cleaning schedules, and properly rotate food according to health and food safety regulations. Expect a fast-paced environment and a collaborative team of really fun people.

20-40 Hours/Week • Starting $10/hr + Tip • Healthcare, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Staff Discounts

Responsibilities

Memorizing Origin’s food menu • Making menu items at a high level of execution • Maintaining a clean and organized environment • Executing opening and closing duties • Prepping ingredients • Running & rotating food • Operating kitchen equipment • Miscellaneous shop related tasks

Qualifications

Kitchen experience preferred • Takes initiative • Detail-oriented • Upbeat & kind • Available Weekends

Dish Washer

We are looking for a Dishwasher to join our kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our restaurant. Dishwasher responsibilities include collecting used dishes, plates and utensils, loading washing machines, and restocking sanitized items appropriately. If you want to kickstart your career in the restaurant industry and be part of the behind-the-scenes operations, we’d like to meet you.

20-40 Hours/Week • Starting $10/hr + Tip • Healthcare, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Staff Discounts

Responsibilities

Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas • Load and unload dishwashing machines • Wash specific items by hand (e.g. wooden cutting boards, large pots, and delicate china)• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately • Set up workstations before meal prep begins • Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours • Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents) and place orders when necessary • Check washing machines’ operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues • Remove garbage regularly • Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor

Qualifications

Team Player • Detail-Oriented • Upbeat & Kind • Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed • Time management skills • Attention to detail and sanitation rules • Availability to work Sundays and Weekdays • High school diploma is a plus

The environment at Origin encourages everyone to be better. People who start here are, within months, some of the best baristas in Savannah.

— Derek F. | Lead Barista & Roaster

The structure, flow, and attention to detail at Origin left me spoiled. For such a young company, the shop functions on a much higher level than I realized.

— Savannah K. | Barista Alumni