Junior QC Executive

SANTINO COFFEE SPECIALISTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee specialist company in Singapore is seeking a Junior QC Executive to join their team. This role involves preparing coffee samples, conducting quality evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring high product standards. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in the coffee industry.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about coffee and willing to learn.
• Experience in quality control or related field is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee and raw material samples for cupping.
• Conduct standardized cupping sessions to evaluate quality.
• Maintain detailed records of evaluations and findings.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of the work station.
• Monitor production processes for quality adherence.
• Provide feedback to improve coffee quality.
• Collaborate with other teams on quality issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Sensory Evaluation

Documentation Skills

Collaboration

Job description

About Santino

Santino Coffee was established in 1976, began by roasting traditional Nanyang-style torrefacto coffee, which is central to Singapore's coffee heritage. The company successfully evolved with the city, introducing Western-style espresso-based coffee in the 1990s, and is now one of Singapore's largest coffee roasteries and equipment suppliers to the hospitality industry. Santino is notably the world’s probable first Rainforest Alliance–certified traditional Nanyang roastery, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. Currently led by the second generation, the company embodies the philosophy of “Innovation Grounded in Heritage,” balancing its roots with modern specialty coffee excellence; the current leadership has made Santino has become a trusted partner for top competition baristas across Asia, positioning it as a key platform for industry growth through training, competitions, and community building.

About The Opportunity

We continue to grow and expand our operations, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior QC Executive to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves coffee, pays attention to detail, and enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play an important role in maintaining our high product standards, supporting production processes, and ensuring every batch of coffee meets our quality expectations before it reaches our customers.

What You'll Do

Sample Preparation

• Accurately prepare coffee samples and raw material samples for cupping by observing, tasting and recording characteristics such as colour, grind size, odour and taste profile

Cupping & Sensory Evaluation

• Conduct and participate in standardized cupping sessions to evaluate flavour, aroma, body, and acidity, identifying defects and overall quality

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain detailed records of all samples, evaluations, and findings in a systematic and organized manner

Work Station Maintenance

• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and proper functioning of the work station, including maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment

Quality Assurance

• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards and to help identify root causes of quality deviations

Feedback & Communication

• Provide sensory evaluation results and feedback to supervisor, roasters, and other related worker to drive improvements in coffee quality

Collaboration

• Work closely with sourcing, roasting, and packaging teams to address quality issues and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Other duties

• Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by the Management

If you’re eager to grow your career in the coffee industry, learn from experienced roasters, and be part of a passionate and supportive team — we’d love to hear from you!