poachedjobs

  Let’s be honest for a second. Hiring in hospitality can be brutal. You’ve got a dozen roles to fill, half your team is burning out, and just when you think you’ve got the right person lined up, they ghost you before day one. Sound familiar? Yeah, it’s a whole thing. But here’s where Poached — poachedjobs.com — comes in and changes the game a bit. Maybe a lot. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad. A lot of people haven’t. It’s kind of this under-the-radar site that’s quietly become a go-to spot for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels — you name it — to find legit staff. The kind who actually show up. Who’ve worked in the industry. Who knows what “in the weeds” really means? So, What Even Is Poached? At its core, Poached is a job board. But not like those massive generic ones where your post gets buried in a sea of random gigs and freelance side hustles. Poached is only for hospitality jobs. That’s the sweet spot. Everything from line cooks and bartenders to managers an...

 Have you ever scrolled through job boards for restaurant gigs and thought, “Why do these all sound the same?” Like, the listings are super vague, or they’re asking for five years of experience to work the host stand. It’s exhausting. That’s where the Poached job comes in. And I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect much when I first heard about it. Just figured it was another job site tossing up listings and hoping people bite. But it’s actually a lot better than that. If you’re in the food and hospitality world, especially in cities like Austin, Portland, Seattle, or NYC, Poached is kind of a hidden gem. It’s Built for People Who Get It You know how most job sites lump restaurant jobs in with everything else? Like you’ll see "line cook" right next to "data analyst" or "logistics coordinator." It’s annoying. Poached isn’t like that. It’s made specifically for restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and anything else in the service industry. So the listings actually ...

  Okay, so you’re in Portland, and you're either sick of your current job or you just rolled into town and need to pay rent before your savings evaporate. Either way, you’re hunting for a gig in food, drink, or hospitality — but here’s the thing: Scrolling through Indeed or Craigslist feels like a total waste of time.  Half the jobs are already gone, the rest want 3+ years of experience for $16 an hour, and some just... feel sketchy. That's where Poached comes in. Ever heard of it? What Even Is Poached? PoachedJobs is kind of like the low-key hangout spot for people in the restaurant industry. It’s been around since 2011, and unlike the job boards that feel like they were built for accountants and office gigs, Poached is all about the service industry. We’re talking bars, cafes, fine dining, catering, hotels, and everything in between. And it’s not just for Portland, even though it was founded here. Poached has jobs from all over the U.S., but Portland still feels like home b...

  Have you ever scrolled through job listings and felt like you’re looking at the same five things on repeat? Yeah, same. But Seattle? Whole different story. It’s kinda chaotic but also kinda exciting. Something is happening in the restaurant and hospitality world here, and honestly, it’s about time we talked about it. The energy is different lately.  You can feel it when you walk into a cafe and the barista’s not just friendly, they’re good at their job. Or when you go to dinner and it feels like the whole staff wants to be there. That’s not a coincidence. There’s a shift happening in how people get hired, and a lot of it has to do with platforms like Poached Jobs . Yeah, Poached. Maybe you’ve used it. Maybe you haven’t. But if you’re in the industry, chances are, you’ve heard someone say, “I found this gig on Poached.” And not in a way. In a “this place is decent” kind of way. Why Seattle? Why Now? Seattle’s always had a strong food and drink culture, but post-2020? Everyth...

  Let’s be honest for a second. Hiring in hospitality can be brutal. You’ve got a dozen roles to fill, half your team is burning out, and just when you think you’ve got the right person lined up, they ghost you before day one. Sound familiar? Yeah, it’s a whole thing. But here’s where Poached — poachedjobs.com — comes in and changes the game a bit. Maybe a lot. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad. A lot of people haven’t. It’s kind of this under-the-radar site that’s quietly become a go-to spot for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels — you name it — to find legit staff. The kind who actually show up. Who’ve worked in the industry. Who knows what “in the weeds” really means? So, What Even Is Poached? At its core, Poached is a job board. But not like those massive generic ones where your post gets buried in a sea of random gigs and freelance side hustles. Poached is only for hospitality jobs. That’s the sweet spot. Everything from line cooks and bartenders to managers an...