Specialty Coffee Roaster

Key Responsibilities

• Roast specialty-grade green coffee using drum or air roasters to established profiles and quality standards
• Develop, document, and refine roast profiles to highlight origin characteristics and intended use (espresso, filter, etc.)
• Monitor and adjust variables such as time, temperature, airflow, and charge weight
• Conduct regular cupping sessions for quality control, profile validation, and defect identification
• Evaluate green coffee quality and assist with green coffee intake, storage, and inventory management
• Maintain roasting equipment and perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance
• Record and analyze roast data using roasting software and production logs
• Collaborate with sourcing, QC, and retail teams on seasonal coffees and product releases
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and cleanliness standards
• Support packaging, labeling, and production scheduling as needed

• Demonstrated experience roasting specialty coffee (typically 1–3+ years, depending on role level)
• Strong understanding of roast development, heat transfer, and flavor chemistry
• Sensory skills including cupping, flavor identification, and consistency evaluation
• Familiarity with specialty coffee standards and grading (SCA protocols preferred)
• Experience with roasting software, data logging, and production workflows

• High attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency at scale
• Comfortable working in a production environment with repetitive and physically active tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment or roast issues calmly and methodically
• Strong time management and ability to meet production deadlines
• Clear communication and willingness to collaborate across teams

• Passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning
• Curious, analytical mindset with a balance of creativity and discipline
• Reliability, accountability, and respect for safety procedures
• Adaptability in a fast-paced or seasonal production environment

• SCA certifications (Roasting, Sensory, Green Coffee)
• Experience with green coffee buying or sample roasting
• Knowledge of espresso and brew applications
• Forklift or warehouse experience (for production roasteries)