Job Description

Lead Roaster

Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters is looking for a Lead Roaster. This position will involve roasting, green coffee management and production. This is a quickly growing company looking for hardworking, experienced team players to grow with us.  Although primarily roasting, this position will also assist with other aspects of the business on an as-needed basis when time allows.  Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Roasting on a 1950 Probat UG22, 5 Kilo US Roaster and sample roaster according to strict standards of consistency and quality, keeping accurate and legible roasting logs
• Management of green coffee, including inventory, coordinating ordering and delivery, unloading shipments and organizing and maintaining cleanliness
• Overseeing the routine cleaning and maintenance of a vintage 22kg roaster and afterburner
• Serving as a general go-between among roasting, ordering and other departments
• Organizing and participating in weekly cupping and analysis
• Engaging in all green, roasted coffee education and new roasting curriculum offered
• Engaging with all guests of the space and leading by example
• Assist in production and perform other duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs of green coffee and dump shoulder level into roaster

Experience sought:

• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee.
• At least 1 year of roasting experience, on a drum roaster.
• Barista experience
• Strong mathematical and time management skills
• Self-motivated and self-starting, with an ability to multi-task and work under minimal
• supervision
• Extreme concentration and focus with hands-on tasks
• Ability to listen, learn and follow through
• Ability to acknowledge and grow without ego
• Flexibility to manage and prioritize daily and weekly tasks
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment details
• Basic familiarity with MS Office/Excel, Google Docs and other basic computer tools to enable         coffee and team organization.
• Ability to manage immediate stock and supply chain.
• Compensation:

• Pay commensurate with experience. Room to grow within the company.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Roaster. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: barista, Delivery, Production, and roaster. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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