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.