Olga Rising

05/14/2026

Olga Rising is looking for an early morning biscuit baker to join our little island bakery crew.

This is not a “stand around and look busy” kind of job. This is flour on your pants, ovens roaring before sunrise, music playing in the kitchen, hundreds-of-biscuits-before-most-people-are-awake kind of job.

The ideal person:

• Likes early mornings (or has made peace with them)
• Can move with a little speed and rhythm once the day gets rolling
• Appreciates organized chaos
• Works well independently
• Has a good sense of humor
• Cares about quality and the little details
• Doesn’t mind smelling like butter for most of the day

Experience is great, but honestly, attitude and work ethic matter just as much here. We can teach the rest.

To apply, send us a message, resume, or just tell us a little about yourself and why you think you’d fit into the beautiful biscuit circus over here at Olga Rising. 🌿

Please inquire for more information about the details, pay, hours and environment.

Independent housing can be provided if needed.

Glorious artwork by Andrea Kowch

05/12/2026

Olga Rising has always been more than just a bakery and café. It’s the conversations across the counter, the familiar faces, the steady rhythm of a small island showing up for each other.

We feel so lucky to be part of it.

To say thank you, we’ll be sharing free mini cupcakes all day (8:00am–2:30pm) on May 12 here at Olga Rising. Just a small, sweet way to celebrate together.

From the bottom of our hearts—
thank you for supporting us, for cheering us on, and for making this little island bakery what it is.

We’re so glad you’re part of it. 🌿

04/30/2026

Still fishing 🎣 for the right person to join our crew!

Join the Olga Rising team in Eastsound, WA. Explore our cafe jobs on Orcas Island - barista roles, kitchen positions, bakery and seasonal opportunities in a warm, community-rooted environment.

04/29/2026

We live in such an extraordinary place—this island is absolutely breathtaking. It’s easy to forget and take it all for granted, but today it feels like it’s asking to be noticed. Here are a few moments from my morning walk. 🌲

04/28/2026

There are moments in small communities where you can feel it—
when one of our own is standing in the wind, doing what they can to keep the light on.

The West Side Kitchen is one of those places.
Fresh food, good people, and a whole lot of heart behind the counter.

Right now, their lantern is flickering a bit in the wind. Their entire staff has over the years supported Olga Rising in their continued patronage - and we have reciprocated because their food is amazing.

If you’ve ever grabbed a meal there, shared a conversation, or simply appreciate having places like this on our island… this is one of those times where a little collective care can go a long way.

They’ve started a GoFundMe, and if you’re in a place to give—even a small amount—it truly matters.

And if not, sharing their story helps more than you might think.

This island works the way it does because we show up for each other. 🌲✨

If you’ve ever eaten at The West Side Kitchen, you already know it’s not ju… Lex Prue needs your support for Support Andi and The West Side Kitchen’s Comeback

04/28/2026

A big rave to all the parents, grandparents, and friends who brought their kids out to the fishing derby this past weekend. We’ve been lucky to be part of this island tradition for over a decade—one that’s been going strong for more than thirty years.

Watching these island kids grow up has been priceless. It’s one of my favorite days of the year on Orcas. It always seems like we have so much going on - but both Eddie and I stop everything every year to make sure this event takes place.

Traditions can fade over time, but this one still feels as special as ever. There’s something incredibly heartwarming about it—kids lined up at daybreak, families gathered by the water, that simple kind of joy you don’t see everywhere anymore. It feels like a glimpse of the old island I used to know.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and kept it alive. 🌲🐟

A huge thank you to Annabelle (one of Olga Risings amazing bakers) for making pancakes, the crew at Olga Rising that held down the fort and pulled the extra slack so I could step away. And for Edee for taking these photos and writing a wonderful article on it. Together we have kept it going!

04/24/2026

Olga Rising looking to hire an early morning baker. Looking for someone who likes to work independently and likes to focus on details. This person needs to be capable of handling heavy doughs and also be able to carry a 50lb bag of flour. There is quite a bit of repetition - and rhythm. You would need to be able to follow recipes and also be creative with your workflow.

There is a lovely groups of humans to work with.

Please go to: www.olgarising.com for more information and a link to an application.

Thank you!

04/23/2026

Lovely day in Eastsound today!

04/21/2026

Before the island wakes,
there’s a light on in the kitchen. 🌲

Ovens warming. Coffee brewing.
Flour in the air and something golden on the way.

We’re looking for a morning baker —
someone who doesn’t mind the early hour,
who finds a rhythm in the work,
and takes pride in doing it well.

4:00am starts
Full-time
Pay based on experience

If that kind of morning sounds like yours…
come find us.

Send a resume →

Or go online to our website and fill out the online application under opportunities at www.olgarising.com

Discover OLGA RISING, one of the best Orcas Island restaurants, serving freshly baked treats, artisan sandwiches, and quality coffee in Eastsound, WA.

12/28/2025

As the tides shift, it’s time to share a bit of news.

We’ll be taking a short winter pause, with a temporary closing beginning 12/25/2025. Some of us are excited to hibernate, some of us will travel but the reality is we all need to reset our sails and figure out what our true north is for 2026.

For the past three years, it’s been a gift to welcome you into our little corner of the island. It was never just about the coffee and breakfast sandwiches. We’ve watched your kids grow taller, scratched your puppies ears, listen to your stories and struggles, stood with you in moments of grief, sent you off to work in the early morning light, and shared countless small, meaningful moments in between.

Island life moves to its own rhythm, and we’re deeply grateful to be part of yours. Thank you for showing up—locals and visitors alike—and for letting us be part of your daily ritual. These memories will stay with us.

We’ll see you again shortly in February, refreshed and ready for the next season. In the meantime we wish you the happiest of holidays, robust health and a new year that I am hopeful will be a wonderful reset for us all.

Love always,

The Olga Rising Crew