Coffee Roaster

The Role

**Key Responsibilities**: Coffee Roasting: - Operate and maintain coffee roasting equipment, including roasters, grinders, and related machinery. - Roast coffee beans to the desired flavor, color, and aroma, carefully monitoring temperature, time, and airflow during the roasting process. - Follow established roast profiles and adjust variables as needed to achieve desired results. - Conduct quality control assessments, including visual inspection, aroma evaluation, and flavor profiling. Inventory Management - Monitor and manage coffee bean inventory, ensuring an adequate supply of roasted beans to meet production demands. - Coordinate with suppliers to source and procure high-quality green coffee beans. - Track and document inventory levels, roast dates, and other relevant data for traceability and quality control purposes. Quality Assurance: - Implement and maintain quality control standards throughout the coffee roasting process. - Conduct regular cupping sessions to evaluate and analyze coffee flavors, acidity, body, and overall quality. - Identify and address any inconsistencies or deviations from desired flavor profiles, making necessary adjustments to maintain quality and consistency. Production and Packaging: - Collaborate with the production team to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of roasted coffee orders. - Package roasted coffee beans in appropriate quantities and formats, ensuring freshness and preservation of flavors. - Label and date packages accurately, maintaining proper inventory rotation. Equipment Maintenance: - Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of coffee roasting equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity. - Troubleshoot and address any operational issues or malfunctions promptly. Industry Knowledge and Innovation: - Stay updated on industry trends, emerging coffee origins, and new roasting techniques. - Continuously explore and experiment with different coffee beans, blends, and roasting profiles to develop unique flavors and offerings. - Contribute to the development of new coffee blends and products, collaborating with the team to innovate and meet customer demands.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a Coffee Roaster or in a similar role is required. - Strong knowledge of coffee bean origins, characteristics, and roast profiles. - Expertise in coffee roasting techniques, temperature control, and airflow management. - Excellent sensory evaluation skills for cupping and flavor profiling. - Familiarity with coffee grinding and packaging processes. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping skills. - Ability to work independently and efficiently, managing multiple roasts and tasks simultaneously. - Understanding of food safety and quality control standards. - Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.

About the company
Joud Coffee is a specialty coffee in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We are passionate about offering Abu Dhabis most authentic coffee experience with the finest selection of specialty locally-roasted coffee. Our new full-service menu features the best in comfort foods and classic dishes with modern flare that are sure to keep you coming back time and again. Our chefs have created a culinary experience that rivals any, with inspiration taken from all across the globe. We have created a fun and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere to catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply enjoy our rich-flavoured coffee as an escape from the day. Come and be greeted with a smile, and experience all that Joud Coffee has to offer.