Head Roaster
2026-05-04T10:46:21+00:00
JeriaL Roastery
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Restaurant & Hospitality
2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00
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About JeriaL Roastery
JeriaL Roastery is a leading coffee roastery committed to delivering exceptional quality coffee. We are passionate about the art and science of coffee roasting and are looking for a skilled Head Roaster to join our team.
Responsibilities
As the Head Roaster, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all aspects of the coffee roasting process.
- Developing and maintaining roasting profiles for various coffee beans.
- Ensuring consistent quality and flavor profiles of roasted coffee.
- Managing inventory of green coffee beans and roasted coffee.
- Training and mentoring junior roasters.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting roasting equipment.
- Collaborating with the sourcing team to select high-quality green coffee.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven experience as a Head Roaster or Senior Roaster.
- In-depth knowledge of coffee bean varietals, origins, and processing methods.
- Expertise in various roasting techniques and equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality control and sensory evaluation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in coffee roasting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Additional Details
This is a full-time position based in the UAE. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Overseeing all aspects of the coffee roasting process.
- Developing and maintaining roasting profiles for various coffee beans.
- Ensuring consistent quality and flavor profiles of roasted coffee.
- Managing inventory of green coffee beans and roasted coffee.
- Training and mentoring junior roasters.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting roasting equipment.
- Collaborating with the sourcing team to select high-quality green coffee.
- Proven experience as a Head Roaster or Senior Roaster.
- In-depth knowledge of coffee bean varietals, origins, and processing methods.
- Expertise in various roasting techniques and equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality control and sensory evaluation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven experience as a Head Roaster or Senior Roaster.
- In-depth knowledge of coffee bean varietals, origins, and processing methods.
- Expertise in various roasting techniques and equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality control and sensory evaluation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
JOB-69f878fd47102
Vacancy title:
Head Roaster
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
JeriaL Roastery
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About JeriaL Roastery
JeriaL Roastery is a leading coffee roastery committed to delivering exceptional quality coffee. We are passionate about the art and science of coffee roasting and are looking for a skilled Head Roaster to join our team.
Responsibilities
As the Head Roaster, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all aspects of the coffee roasting process.
- Developing and maintaining roasting profiles for various coffee beans.
- Ensuring consistent quality and flavor profiles of roasted coffee.
- Managing inventory of green coffee beans and roasted coffee.
- Training and mentoring junior roasters.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting roasting equipment.
- Collaborating with the sourcing team to select high-quality green coffee.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven experience as a Head Roaster or Senior Roaster.
- In-depth knowledge of coffee bean varietals, origins, and processing methods.
- Expertise in various roasting techniques and equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality control and sensory evaluation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in coffee roasting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Additional Details
This is a full-time position based in the UAE. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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