Coffee Roaster
Chai Break
Kolkata, West Bengal, India1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Chai Break is a full-time, on-site position based in Kolkata, responsible for roasting high-quality coffee that meets Chai Break’s flavor and consistency standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate roasting equipment.
- Monitor coffee batches during roasting.
- Record roast profiles and adjust roasting parameters to achieve desired taste and aroma.
- Evaluate green and roasted coffee.
- Coordinate with café and procurement teams.
- Maintain strict quality and safety procedures.
- Support training café staff on coffee knowledge.
- Assist in developing new blends.
- Ensure efficient inventory management of green beans and roasted coffee.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Coffee Roasting
- Specialty Coffee
- Quality Control (including cupping and sensory evaluation)
- Communication Skills
- Training (on coffee origins, brew methods, and product standards)
- Food Safety and Hygiene Practices
- Roasting Machinery Operation and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Working in a Fast-Paced Café-Chain Environment
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Coffee Roasting and Specialty Coffee, with the ability to interpret and adjust roast profiles.
- Experience in Quality Control, including cupping, sensory evaluation, and maintaining consistent roast standards.
- Effective Communication Skills for collaborating with café teams and sharing coffee knowledge clearly.
- Ability to provide Training to team members on coffee origins, brew methods, and product standards.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, especially in roasting and storage environments.
- Comfort with operating and maintaining roasting machinery and related equipment.
- Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced café-chain environment.
- Prior experience in coffee roasting or specialty coffee is preferred.
- Formal training or certification in coffee or hospitality is an advantage.