Junior Roaster

PeopleStrong; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance up to 5 lakhs

5-day work week

2 weekly offs

Job summary

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters seeks a Junior Roaster to join our roasting team in India. You will apply foundational roasting knowledge and contribute to daily production, while gaining exposure to green coffee evaluation, cupping, sensory development, data management and roast profile consistency.

The role requires 2–4 years of roasting experience, familiarity with Cropster and ERP systems, and a willingness to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in coffee roasting.
• SCA certification/training preferred.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory processes.
• Good understanding of coffee roasting, sensory evaluation and green coffee.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to work night shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain knowledge of green beans across the full active inventory.
• Perform physical evaluation of green coffee, including moisture, density and grading.
• Maintain a working understanding of active blend compositions.
• Demonstrate intermediate cupping ability and remain calibrated to the team standard.
• Continue developing sensory skills through regular training and calibration.
• Assist with LCQC sample distribution and related sensory activities.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Cropster, including RI, Cup and Dashboard.
• Execute roasting across Vienna, French and other assigned roast profiles with 85%+ consistency against defined roast goals.
• Carry out basic maintenance and operational checks on Probat and ESP equipment, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate Cropster entries and support basic Cropster and dashboard management.
• Support basic inventory and stock management for green and roasted coffee.
• Ensure roasting and production records are maintained accurately.
• Actively participate in ongoing roasting and sensory training.
• Assist with public-facing and interdepartmental coffee classes and sessions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the roasting team.

Skills

Coffee roasting experience

Sensory evaluation

Night shift availability

Education

SCA certification/training

Tools

Cropster

ERP systems

Job description

Coffee Roasting SCA ERP Basic Coffee brewing techniques

Job Description

Junior Roaster

About Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company focused on sourcing, roasting and brewing high-quality coffee while building stronger connections between coffee producers and consumers. With a growing presence across India, our roasting and production teams play a key role in maintaining consistency, quality and the distinctive profiles of our coffees.

About the Role

As a Junior Roaster, you will apply your foundational roasting and coffee knowledge independently while contributing to daily production output. The role involves hands-on exposure to green coffee evaluation, roasting, cupping, sensory development, data management and maintaining consistency across roast profiles.

Key Responsibilities

Green Coffee Knowledge

Identify and maintain working knowledge of green beans across the full active inventory.

Perform physical evaluation of green coffee, including moisture, density and grading.

Maintain a working understanding of active blend compositions.

Cupping & Sensory

Demonstrate intermediate cupping ability and remain calibrated to the team standard.

Continue developing sensory skills through regular training and calibration.

Assist with LCQC sample distribution and related sensory activities.

Roasting Practice

Demonstrate working knowledge of Cropster, including RI, Cup and Dashboard.

Execute roasting across Vienna, French and other assigned roast profiles with 85%+ consistency against defined roast goals.

Successfully complete the intermediate roaster-understanding assessment.

Carry out basic maintenance and operational checks on Probat and ESP equipment, where applicable.

Data & Stock Management

Maintain accurate Cropster entries and support basic Cropster and dashboard management.

Support basic inventory and stock management for green and roasted coffee.

Ensure roasting and production records are maintained accurately.

Learning & Development

Actively participate in ongoing roasting and sensory training.

Assist with public-facing and interdepartmental coffee classes and sessions.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the roasting team.

Skills & Qualifications

2–4 years of relevant experience in coffee roasting.

SCA certification/training will be preferred.

Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory processes.

Good understanding of coffee roasting, sensory evaluation and green coffee.

Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Ability to work comfortably in night shifts as required.

What We Offer

5-day working week & 2 weekly offs

Health insurance coverage up to 5 lakhs

Leave benefits as per company policy

Opportunity to work hands-on with specialty coffee, roasting equipment and sensory practices.

Exposure to continuous learning and development within the coffee team.