Senior Coffee Roaster

Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Authority in Dubai is seeking a Senior Coffee Roaster to lead roasting operations, develop roast profiles, and ensure consistency and quality across all roasted products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in specialty coffee, sensory analysis and cupping, equipment handling and maintenance, and takes ownership to drive innovation and continuous improvement in our roasting program.

Qualifications

• Experience with specialty coffee roasting and roast profiling.
• Proficiency in sensory analysis and cupping for quality control.
• Hands-on with roasting equipment and maintenance.
• Focus on consistency and product quality.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead roasting operations and develop roast profiles for multiple products.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all roasted offerings.
• Own roasting quality, output, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Roast profiling

Sensory analysis and cupping

Equipment handling and maintenance

Quality control and consistency

Time management and organization

Job description

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced Senior Coffee Roaster to lead our roasting operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in specialty coffee, with expertise in roast profiling and green coffee sourcing. This role requires both technical skill and a deep passion for coffee, ensuring consistency, quality and innovation across all roasted products.

Key Skills

• Roast profiling and development
• Sensory analysis and cupping
• Equipment handling and maintenance
• Quality control and consistency
• Time management and organization

Additional Notes

• Flexibility in working hours depending on production needs
• Strong ownership and accountability for roasting quality and output
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in coffee