Responsibilities :
Oversee the entire coffee roasting process, from preparation to cooling, to ensure the highest quality.
Develop and maintain roasting profiles to achieve optimal flavor and consistency.
Monitor roast levels and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent quality.
Develop and implement quality control processes, including cupping and sensory evaluation, to ensure consistency and quality of roasted coffee.
Facilitate and lead regular cuppings with the production team.
Utilize Cropster software for roasting management.
Operate coffee roasters, including setting up machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle, and control and adjust machine settings.
Roast and fulfill coffee orders and supervise the coffee roasting process.
Train new roasters or assistant roasters and develop their skills.
Collaborate with the Assistant Roastery Manager to forecast production and ensure inventory levels are adequate to meet customer demand.
Collaborate with the Roastery Management team to create the team’s working schedule.
Assist the team with tasks when needed, including but not limited to QC, packaging, unloading supplies, and liquid production.
Fill and report records of approved and defective units or final products.
Work with the Roastery Management team to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, follow sanitation standards and schedules, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Follow safety procedures and report hazards and incidents to the Assistant Roastery Manager.
Perform preventative maintenance daily, weekly, and monthly, and as specified by the operations standards.