Master Coffee Roaster

Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends for commercial purposes.

**OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE**
- The Master Coffee Roaster will be responsible for training all location staff on proper production operations, including roasting, stamping, heat sealing, weighing and shipping.
- The Master Coffee Roaster will be responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory levels of both green and roasted coffee
- The Master Coffee Roaster will manage the Roasting Schedule and ensure the Roasting Schedule is adhered to and updated with any changes.
- The Master Coffee Roaster will be responsible for roasting samples and hosting cuppings
- The Master Coffee Roaster will also be responsible for engaging in and carrying out roasting experiments in cooperation with the Director of Coffee Production.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**
- Lead daily roasting activities including removing moisture from coffee beans, weighing batches of coffee, feeding beans into roasting oven and properly discharging roasted beans into cooling trays.
- Maintain proper temperature by observing the roaster thermometer and adjusting controls properly.
- Assess coffee quality objectively, detect and escalate any defects in the coffee.
- Responsible for roasting samples and hosting coffee tasting/cupping sessions.
- Maintain roastery clean and organized to ensure DC manufacturing best practices is followed.
- Conduct routine cleaning and scheduled maintenance of roasting and production equipment’s, establish a thorough working knowledge of all systems.
- Work with the Operations Team in roasting experiments, improving inventory accuracy and forecasting, along with consistency in roasting profiles.
- Manage Roasting schedule and work directly with Production Manager to ensure roasting scheduled is followed and updated with any changes.
- Operate day to day operations within established budgets, forecast and cost objectives.
- Maintain inventory levels to ensure fulfillment of store level needs for each of DC stores, as well as fulfillment of outside orders for local and international customers.
- Manages the team, defines responsibilities, sets direction and goals.
- Defines what should be, by identifying obstacles and takes proactive action
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- Inspires enthusiasm in others.
- Sets high personal standards of excellence by demonstrating integrity, sincerity and commitment.
- Develops teamwork by being available, listening and keeping others informed.
- Actively involves the team in setting team objectives.
- Models the desired behavior by demanding more of self than from others.
- Actively initiates action, accepts risks and responsibilities, and demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Manages teams training on proper production operations including roasting, stamping, head sealing, weighing and shipping.
- Demonstrate commitment to DC mission, vision and goals to provide the highest specialty premium coffee to all DC customers.
- Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with DC policies and standard to perceive excellency for betterment of coffee and DC standard.
- Work is repetitive standing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting
- Regularly required to lift no more than 10-15 Kg unassisted
- Frequently required to use hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- College Degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience as Roaster preferred
- Passion for Coffee
- Expert in Roasting
- Excellent communication skills using accepted industry terminology
- Ability to identify, evaluate and articulate the attributes of the coffee
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to access and analyze data, create reports, memos, and presentations.