We’re a collective of makers, thinkers, early risers, night bakers, baristas, and creatives who care deeply about what we do. We believe that when work is meaningful, and people are supported, beautiful things happen, both in the kitchen and beyond.
Whether it’s baking with intention, building community connections, or showing up with a smile during the Sunday market hustle, this team is the heartbeat of everything we create.
Rooted in Craft. Fueled by Community.
Want to Join the Grain Team?
We’re not always hiring, but we’re always looking for good people.
If you feel aligned with our values (sustainability, inclusivity, joy, integrity), send your resume our way. When the right opportunity opens, we’ll reach out.
Ownership & Management
Operations Director
May 2026
Paul Studer
Lauren’s favorite part of Grain? The people. Building a team of kind, capable humans and creating a space where gluten-free folks feel safe and seen is what keeps her going.
Fun Fact: She’s completely self-taught. No culinary, pastry, or business school experience!
Owner & Founder, CEO
Since March 2015
Lauren Anderson-Porter
Leadership & Hospitality
Lexi lights up seeing guests realize they can eat everything here. She’s found her people in this joyful, passionate, gluten-free dream team.
Favorite Pastry: Chocolate croissants…but banana macadamia muffins are a close second.
BOH Lead
Since March 2024
Lexi
BOH Cake Lead
Since July 2026
Jax
Alana
FOH Lead
Since June 2024
Alana loves that she’s always learning something new at Grain. There’s never a dull moment and plenty of room to grow.
Favorite Pastry: The banana mac nut muffin (pure joy in pastry form!)
Coren
Coffee Lead
Since March 2026
Roz
Roz is here to bring top-tier pastries to the North End — no Seattle traffic required! She’s all about making the good stuff accessible and local.
Fun Fact: She once hiked three days to reach Machu Picchu.
Weddings Coordinator
Since October 2019
Rachel
Rachel loves the sweet, behind-the-scenes role she plays in people’s big life moments. Weddings, community, quality, she’s here for it all.
Favorite Pastry: Anything with passionfruit curd, but the signature cookie is a close second.
Shift Lead & Lamination
Since July 2023
Client Coordinator
Since January 2023
Gabriella loves being part of a small business whose values genuinely match her own. Helping people order beautiful, thoughtfully made, organic treats is her favorite part of the job.
Fun Fact: Her home is basically a plant jungle...plus a tiny hobby farm for good measure.
Gabriella
Farmers Market Lead
Makaylla
Bakers, Cake Decorators, & Prep
Baker
Since ____
Ivy
Baker
Since ____
Jackie
Baker
Since ____
James
Baker & Prep
Since ____
Michelle
Michaela says Grain is hands-down the best job she’s had. The vibe, the team, and the energy make it feel more like a second home than just work.
Fun Fact: She’s been a background extra in several shows.
Baker's Assistant
Since March 2025
michaela
Baker
Since ____
Sarah
Autumn
Baker's Assistant & Prep
Since ____
elyse
Emily looks forward to every shift thanks to Grain’s kind, welcoming team. When she’s not crafting a matcha latte, she’s usually elbow-deep in a new craft project or chasing inspiration for the next one.
Favorite Drink: Matcha, always.
Barista
Since ____
Christi
Barista
Since October 2025
Emily
Barista
Since ____
Abby
Farmers Market
Since June 2024
Emma
Barista
Since
Kenji
Andrew
Farmers Market
Since
Barista
Since October 2026
Matt
Dishwashers
Since September 2026
Dakota
Alek vibes with the friendly, low-drama energy here. It’s a calm, kind space to grow and just be yourself.
Fun Fact: Frogs and tarantulas sometimes share a den . Seriously, look it up.
Since October 2022
Alek
