Coffee Roaster

One Fifty-Three Management Company LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

One Fifty-Three Management Company LLC is hiring a Coffee Roaster in Washington, D.C. The role involves daily roasting, quality control, and ensuring high standards in coffee production. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of coffee roasting experience and be comfortable in a production environment.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus based on performance and flexible scheduling. Interested applicants should submit a resume detailing their coffee experience and interest in the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of coffee roasting experience preferred.
• Experience with roasting software such as Cropster is a plus.
• Strong understanding of coffee sourcing, processing methods, brewing methods, and flavor development.

Responsibilities

• Roast coffee according to established roast profiles, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Participate in regular cuppings, tastings, and quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe roasting area.

Skills

Coffee roasting experience

Operating commercial coffee roasting equipment

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Tools

Cropster

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Coffee Roaster to support the daily roasting, production, quality control, and fulfillment needs of our coffee program. This role is responsible for roasting coffee to established profiles, maintaining consistency and quality, supporting wholesale and café production, and helping ensure that every coffee served or sold reflects our standards of excellence and hospitality. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, highly organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a production-focused environment. This role requires both technical skill and a hands‑on willingness to support the broader needs of the café, wholesale, catering, and events business.

Key Responsibilities

Coffee Roasting and Production

• Roast coffee according to established roast profiles, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Monitor roast curves, development times, batch consistency, and post‑roast results.
• Operate, clean, and maintain roasting equipment safely and properly.
• Track roast data, production notes, and batch information using roasting software or internal systems.
• Support production roasting for café use, retail bags, wholesale accounts, catering, events, and special projects.

Quality Control

• Participate in regular cuppings, tastings, and quality checks to ensure consistency and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate green coffee, roasted coffee, and brewed coffee for flavor, quality, freshness, and defects.
• Work with leadership to refine roast profiles, brewing standards, and product offerings.
• Maintain high standards for freshness, storage, labeling, and product rotation.

Packaging and Fulfillment

• Package roasted coffee for retail, wholesale, catering, and internal use.
• Ensure bags are properly labeled, dated, sealed, and organized.
• Prepare wholesale and internal coffee orders accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with café leadership, events teams, and wholesale clients to ensure coffee needs are met.

Inventory and Supply Management

• Monitor green coffee, roasted coffee, packaging materials, labels, and production supplies.
• Assist with inventory counts and communicate ordering needs in advance.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and properly store green coffee and supplies.
• Help control waste and ensure efficient use of coffee and materials.

Equipment and Workspace Care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe roasting and production area.
• Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and sanitation standards.
• Perform regular cleaning and basic maintenance of roasting equipment, grinders, scales, bins, and production tools.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality problems promptly.

Team and Operational Support

• Communicate clearly with café managers, baristas, wholesale clients, and leadership regarding production needs.
• Support training for baristas or team members on coffee knowledge, brewing standards, and product quality as needed.
• Assist with coffee tastings, events, menu development, and special projects when needed.
• Represent the coffee program with professionalism, care, and pride.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of coffee roasting experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial coffee roasting equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with roast profiling, cupping, green coffee evaluation, and production roasting.
• Experience with roasting software such as Cropster or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of coffee sourcing, processing methods, brewing methods, and flavor development.
• Ability to follow established systems while also offering thoughtful input for improvement.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and manage a production schedule.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑first attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, occasional weekends, and event support as needed.

Compensation

Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief note sharing your coffee experience, roasting background, and why you are interested in joining our team.