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The Hillsboro Hops mission is to provide memorable, first-class experience that will enrich the lives of our fans, players, community and our staff. At the heart of everything we do is our people who strive to create a fun, family-friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all who enter our gates. Through our own brand of customer service, known affectionately as “HOPSpitality”, we offer a true team experience for everyone that joins the Hops family. From our front office staff, to our famous HOPSpitality team members, to our wonderful full time additions during our season, we are #ALLHOPPEDUP. Please explore current opportunities below. For any questions regarding employment, contact Jen Anderson, [email protected]

Full-Time Positions

Seasonal Full-Time Positions

Hillsboro Hops Seasonal Full-time Catering Chef

Did you realize that on a busy Hops game-day, our Culinary Teams caters to more than 1,000 people in addition to providing concessions faire to our guests? Are you ready to work in a casual, fast-paced and fun, Sports environment at the Hillsboro Hops Stadium.

In search of a Creative Seasonal Catering Chef who enjoys sports, catering, and meeting the needs of our guests. We have an outstanding 6 month opportunity for a Chef who thrives on building relationships, mentoring the next generation of culinarians, and producing “fan”tastic fare. Love baseball? Apply for the Hillsboro Hops Seasonal Catering Chef position.

Essential Duties: Works under the direction of our “Lead Chef” to:

  • Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary/catering activities;
  • Estimate food consumption targets for each catered event.
  • Direct the preparation of multiple catered menus/events
  • Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus.
  • Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
  • Assist in the production of special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Lead Chef.

Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidates will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree, and 5+ years of experience in the industry. Special consideration for candidates who have previously worked in a stadium, arena, or hotel environment.
  • This includes experiential knowledge required for the management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.
  • Requires the ability to obtain a current Food Handlers or Serve Safe certificate.

Please contact Tony Hendryx at the E-mail address listed below for more information:**[email protected]**

Seasonal Full-time Sous Chef

Artisan Wood Fired Pizza, House Smoked Proteins & Fresh Local Ingredients! Do we have your attention? Work in a casual, fast-paced, and fun Sports environment at the Hillsboro Hops Stadium.

In search of a Creative Seasonal Sous Chef who enjoys sports, catering, and meeting the needs of our guests. We have an outstanding 6 month opportunity for a Chef who thrives on building relationships, mentoring the next generation of culinarians, and producing “fan”tastic fare. Love baseball? Apply for the Hillsboro Hops Seasonal Sous Chef position.

Essential Duties: Works under the direction of our “Lead Chef” to:

  • Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
  • Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus.
  • Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
  • Assist in the production of special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidates will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree, and 3+ years of experience in the industry. Special consideration for candidates who have previously worked in a stadium, arena, or hotel environment.
  • This includes experiential knowledge required for the management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.
  • Requires the ability to obtain a current Food Handlers or Serve Safe certificate.

Please contact Tony Hendryx at the E-mail address listed below for more information: [email protected]

Game-Day / Part-Time Positions

The Hops will begin the search for our newest HOPSpitality Members through several pre-season Job Fairs in February and March. Interviews will be given on a first come first serve basis with members of the Hops Front Office.

If you are unable to attend one of our hiring events, we encourage you to still apply. We are requiring that all new hires be available to work at least 30 of our 66 games this season.

We will continue to hire as needed throughout the season. Check back on this page for updated information.

2024 Job Fairs:

Hillsboro Ballpark

4460 NE Century Blvd

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Enter complex at Gate B and look for signage directing you to check in

Saturdays: February 24th, March 2nd, March 9th

11am-1pm

Link to application:

2024 HOPSpitality Application

For more information contact [email protected].

All candidates must be at least 16 years old at time of employment. Positions available typically include:

Team Shop

Assist customers in the Team Shop and the Kiosk on the concourse. Maintain a cash drawer and stock merchandise.

Box Office

Assist fans in the Box Office to purchase game tickets, upgrade seats and correct ticketing issues.

Guest Services

Work as ushers in fan sections, work at private group areas, assuring fans get to the right seats, entertaining fans in your sections!

Kids Zone

Oversee inflatables and play areas in the Kids Zone.

Gate Greeters

Assist fans as they enter the ballpark, scanning tickets, enforcing ballpark rules for entry/exit.

Ballpark Operations

Prepare ballpark for day’s events (set up group areas, Kids Zone). Maintain a clean ballpark, respond to spills during game.

Video Production

Be a part of the Hops Production Team responsible for helping get Hops’ game recorded, streamed and capturing content in-game. All positions require additional experience. Positions include: Camera Operator, Replay Operator, Board Show Director and Graphics Operator. Please apply directly through Teamwork Online.

Clubhouse Assistants

Assist Clubhouse staff to prep player areas pre-game. Retrieve bats and balls during game.

Mascot

Portray the role of Barley, the Hops’ beloved mascot. Required to be on-field and entertain the crowd. Requires additional experience.

Concessions/Catering Cook

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepare menu items to predetermined specifications. Requires Food Handlers Card.

Warehouse

Receive orders from multiple vendors stocking goods as necessary on concessions stands and warehouse. Requires Driver License.

Bartender

Provide excellent customer service to guests while responsibly serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Requires OLCC permit. (21+)

Guest Service Attendant

Meet and greet customers in a friendly and efficient manner fulfilling food and beverage requests in concessions stands and kiosks. Requires Food Handlers Card.

Vault Attendant

Responsible for accurately assembling concession change funds, picking up cash drops throughout event and reconciling event proceeds.

Culinary Utility

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, complete tasks such as ware washing, kitchen and concessions sanitation along with culinary preparation. Requires Food Handlers Card.

Catering Server

Provide excellent customer service for group catered events by setting up necessary catering equipment, stocking buffets and resetting for the next catered event. Requires OLCC/Food Handlers Cards.

Promotions Team:

Assist with on-field contests, coordinate pre-game activities, assist the mascots in attending game events and more. Additional interview required.

Broadcast/ Video Production

  • These roles handle all behind the scenes broadcast needs related to our streaming/television production

In-Venue Production Team

For more information contact [email protected].