Cat Café Crew Member

Accepting applications for spring/seasonal positions.

Join the Playful Paws Team!

Are you a devoted cat enthusiast with a passion for providing outstanding customer experiences? Do you take pride in a spotless, well-organized space? Playful Paws Cat Café is looking for a detail-oriented, hardworking individual to join our team! If you’re ready to combine your love for felines with excellent customer service skills—and aren’t afraid to clean—we want to hear from you!

📧 Apply by sending your resume and a brief statement about why you’re excited to work at the Café to meow@playfulpawscatcafe.com.

Position: Cat Café Crew Member

As the first point of contact for visitors, you’ll play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience—while keeping our space sparkling clean for both our human guests and feline residents. This job requires meticulous attention to cleaning, physical stamina, and a friendly, professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities:

🐾 Customer Experience & Café Operations

• Welcome guests with a friendly smile and assist with check-ins for cat lounge reservations.

• Guide customers through their cat café experience, including lounge rules and adoption info.

• Process drink and merchandise sales efficiently using our POS system.

• Ensure the café side stays clean, stocked, and organized.

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🧼 Cleaning & Animal Care (This is a major part of the job!)

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the café and cat lounge.

• Regularly clean and sanitize all surfaces, floors, litter boxes, and enclosures.

• Handle heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), frequent bending, and active movement while cleaning.

• Follow strict cleaning protocols to ensure the health and safety of our cats and customers.

• Assist with cat care, including feeding, nail trimming, and medication as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

✔️ Strong customer service skills – friendly, patient, and able to engage with visitors.
✔️ Attention to detail in cleaning – must be thorough, proactive, and willing to clean constantly.
✔️ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment – ability to multitask during busy hours.
✔️ Physically capable – must be able to lift 40+ lbs., bend, squat, and move easily while cleaning.
✔️ Tech-savvy – ability to learn and use POS and booking systems.
✔️ Comfortable handling cats – including trimming nails and assisting with medication.
✔️ Willing to get an OLCC Alcohol Service Permit.

This is a part-time, seasonal position requiring availability on weekends, occasional weekdays and holidays. Applicants must be 21+ years old.

💰 Starting Pay: $15/hour

✨ If you love cats, take pride in a clean space, and enjoy interacting with people, we can’t wait to welcome you to the Playful Paws Cat Café family!