Head of Coffee & Roastery Innovation (Equity)

United Baristas; York and North Yorkshire; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Moving assistance

Free coffee on shift

Staff discount

Résumé du poste

kWh Coffee, a fast-growing speciality coffee company in York, is seeking a senior roaster to lead roast profiling and production. You will develop profiles on a new roaster and Bellwether, cup batches, and train teams to run profiles at partner venues.

You’ll blend barista work with operations, sharing insights at events and on camera. Equity options and a 9-month fixed-term contract are available, with relocation support if moving to York.

Qualifications

• Experience in roasting or close exposure to roasting in a production setting.
• Strong palate and ability to explain roast profiles and flavour development.
• Comfortable managing busy service periods and interacting with customers.

Responsabilités

• Develop roast profiles on the new roaster for filter, espresso and decaf.
• Roast production on Bellwether and track colour and weight loss.
• Cup and sign off every batch; sample roast green coffees with senior team.
• Turn profiles into recipes for other venues to run on their roasters.
• Lead events, tastings and roast days; represent the future of coffee to customers.
• Manage barista shifts, pack orders, and assist with operations and food safety.

Connaissances

Roasting

Coffee profiling

Customer service

Event planning

Outils

Bellwether roaster

Electric roaster

Description du poste

kWh Coffee, a fast-growing speciality coffee company in York, is seeking a senior roaster to lead roast profiling and production. You will develop profiles on a new roaster and Bellwether, cup batches, and train teams to run profiles at partner venues.

You’ll blend barista work with operations, sharing insights at events and on camera. Equity options and a 9-month fixed-term contract are available, with relocation support if moving to York.