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For us this business has always been about the people. The talented and innovative makers, the loyal and dedicated customers, our tireless and devoted employees. Over the years we have learned and grown along with a vibrant and rich community of people who love chocolate and after nearly 15 years it is time to say goodbye to this chapter in our lives and close our store. It has been our distinct pleasure to occupy this physical space but more importantly, for you to allow us to occupy space in your lives. Your enthusiasm, generosity and kindness has known no bounds and we will remember it always. To our amazing staff, the global chocolate community, the Portland food community, and all of our friends and family, we cannot thank you enough.

As the market has grown and consumers have become more knowledgeable our role has changed. When we opened we helped introduce the world to a new way of thinking about and talking about chocolate, representing the first wave of American craft chocolate makers. The discovery and exploration continues but we are reevaluating where we fit in to that and what the future holds. If you would like to keep in touch please be sure to sign up for our email list at our website contact page. https://cacaodrinkchocolate.com/contact/ or follow us on Instagram or Twitter

We will be having a CHOCOLATE SALE this Saturday October 31st 2020 from 11-3 (Halloween) at our store 414 SW 13th Ave and all our chocolate inventory will be 50% off. There may be some additional items for sale as well! We’d love to see you.

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! YOUR VOTE MATTERS.

Cacao is seeking a full time chocolate retail sales associate and barista!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION:

• Passionate about great service and great food (especially chocolate!)
• Warm personality and presence and enjoy interacting with people.
• Experience working in specialty food, retail sales or the foodservice/hospitality industry
• Takes pride and ownership in doing a job well

DESIRED QUALITIES:

•Friendly, engaging and professional
• Detail oriented and exacting
•Can handle complexity and paradox
•Good problem solving skills
•Self-motivated, especially under pressure
•Maintain momentum during slow times
•Strong organizational skills
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Maintain a constant state of learning
• Able to effectively manage your emotions in the workplace
• Excellent oral, written and phone communication skills
• Adept at following verbal instructions
• Maintain enthusiasm for the product!
• Outstanding patience with customers
• Clean professional appearance

**TO APPLY:

*Applications are available at Cacao 414 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

*Resumes without a completed application will not be considered.

*Completed applications will be considered through Monday January 5th.

*Interviews will begin Wednesday January 7th.

*No phone calls.

We look forward to meeting you!

**APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP AT EITHER LOCATION AND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO 414 SW 13TH AVE BY MONDAY JANUARY 5th 2015**