An airy open spot for breakfast and lunch in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhooD
Sibling to Sea Wolf, Oxbow is a neighborhood gathering place to relax and enjoy good food with good people.
Meet the Team
It takes a team of many bakers and front of house staff to make it all happen. Our staff come from all different backgrounds, hometowns, and experiences.
To learn more about employment at Oxbow, visit our employment page, shared with our sibling bakery, Sea Wolf.
CODA
ASSISTANT RETAIL SALES MANAGER
As the Assistant Retail Sales Manager, Coda leads the Front of House team in creating a welcoming space for our Montlake neighbors and folks from further afield. Coda is committed to fostering reciprocal relationships by acting as liaison between customers, bakers, and business leadership. Their involvement in cultivating a community-focused space started as a barista at Red Elm Cafe, in the Hilltop District in Tacoma, WA.
Coda is grateful to practice inclusive leadership at the bakery, fostering staff development and training folks on creating delicious espresso beverages. Bringing new beverage specials to our customers with the turning of the seasons is one of their favorite duties.
When Coda isn’t making coffee or coordinating the service team, they love to spend time outdoors, read, and complete a variety of projects in their role at the Evergreen Land Trust.
DAYTON
FARMER’S MARKET MANAGER
As the Farmer’s Market Manager at Oxbow, Dayton oversees our stall at a number of markets around Seattle. With nearly a decade of various hospitality and service experience, he appreciates a strong attention to detail, a fine cup of coffee, and forming wholesome, positive connections with the team and customers.
When he’s not slinging bags of delectable gluten at the market, Dayton spends his time playing music with his friends, romping around Capitol Hill with his partner, or staying bundled up at home with their cats Aki and Ms.Girlypop.
JOSEPH
GENERAL MANAGER
As GM of Oxbow Joseph oversees all operations. He has his hands in production, prep and service, and really enjoys being part of the team on the floor. His experience working in retail production and kitchen management will help move Oxbow into the next phase. He looks forward to meeting the regulars and helping grow the Oxbow community.
During his time off you can find Joseph biking around Seattle and swimming at the gym. An avid music fan, he attends shows of all types frequently, from small DIY noise shows to the occasional arena concerts. He also travels frequently, always hunting out the bakeries wherever he goes.
HEART
ASSISTANT RETAIL SALES MANAGER
Heart is the Assistant Retail Sales Manager at Oxbow. With seven years of food service experience, you can find her leading front of house shifts, making bagels, and serving espresso with a smile. Chatting with Oxbow’s regulars and being apart of the Montlake community is hands down her favorite part of the job.
When she’s not slinging coffee and bagels, Heart enjoys going to live music, hiking, biking, and hanging out at the beach.
EMILY
ASSISTANT BACK OF HOUSE MANAGER
Emily is Oxbow's Assistant Kitchen Manager, in part responsible for making production as efficient, smooth, and consistent as possible. Either on the floor or off, she strives to make the bakery a more effective machine. Her passion for making food comes from a desire to make something both beautiful and worthy of sharing. She finds that she most enjoys baking for its constant opportunities to practice and refine skills to make everything a little more perfect---motivated
by the days where everyone comes together and does a great job to make something really wonderful.
When not at the shaping table, Emily can be found sitting at some park, fencing, riding her bike, or spending time with her partner and their darling cat Oatie.