Full-Time Director of Coffee
Job Description
This position is responsible for the entire coffee, tea and cold brew product line at Stacks Espresso LLC, from conceptualization through menu offerings design, education, roasting parameters and brew quality. You will be a knowledgeable, charismatic, friendly face of Stacks Espresso LLC and be responsible for coffee/tea product quality and as seen by our internal and external partners and within our industry and public at large. You will interact with the local roasting community and participate in coffee events. As the ambassador of Stacks Espresso LLC, you will work closely with the green coffee buyer and General Manager.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the ordering, delivery, roasting, cold brewing, and keg making of coffee products, making sure they meet our high product standards.
• With the Director of Ops and Green Coffee Buyer develop all offerings in budget. Communicate expenditures clearly and accurately. Make sure all vendors are paid on time.
• Oversee education, training and brew parameters for wholesale and retail
• Work with Sales team to present coffee and craft programs for customer satisfaction
• Work with Marketing to develop content, write copy and manage and activate PR
• Host quarterly tasting and education events to broaden coffee knowledge and foster growth and development within staff and customers.
• Attend events, network in the coffee community and continually develop and foster talent
• Find new ideas and trial new developments always striving for the best example for your team
• Manage all environmental and sustainable practices to ensure best practice
Specific Duties:
• Sets education parameters for all offerings, manages quality internally and externally to the highest degree.
o Responsible for ordering green coffee on time and on budget.
o Responsible for coffee inventory, scheduling, and roasting to insure we do not run out of product.
o Responsible for ensuring all barista shifts are covered to avoid unforeseen closures.
• Develop coffee profile and launch initiatives to educate internal and external audiences, with SM team
• Executes research and development on all product initiatives.
• Grades and cups green and roasted coffee inventory to ensure the finest quality and consistency.
• Hosts regular tasting and education events in lab and retail locations to broaden coffee knowledge and foster growth and development within staff
• Works as Green Coffee buyer with blend development and offerings, including quality testing.
Qualifications:
• Must be in love with coffee
• Approachable, thoughtful, and positive
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Stellar organization, planning, and time management talents
• Familiarity with Excel, and the Google Drive suite
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation
• Excellent sensorial skills & intimacy with cupping protocols
• Ability to travel domestically.
• At least five years’ experience in specialty coffee as a roaster, educator and or green coffee buyer
• Must have exceptional espresso and brew skills
• Certified Q grader and or previous competition experience (Preferred but not required)
How to Apply
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