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Corvus Coffee Roasters

Corvus Coffee Roasters
Cafe Manager
Denver, Colorado

Goals
To implement and maintain store operations within Corvus Coffee which are in line with the Identity, Vision, and Goals of the company. This is to be accomplished through organization and reinforcement of procedures relating to drink quality, customer service, and human resource standards.

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Reports to
President/Director of Retail Operations

Overview of the position
The Retail Manager is the organizing and driving force behind the goal of, “Strategic retail expansion in line with our company vision and image” within the Corvus Coffee company goals. An organized and self driven desire to provide memorable customer service, inspiring drink quality, and to build an invigorating culture is a key attribute of the Retail Manager position. The Retail Manager is a full-time position which includes responsibilities in quality control, scheduling & training, floor management, project management, creative human resource management, and business development. The Retail Manager is also responsible for assisting the President/Director of Retail Operations in overall expansion efforts of the Corvus retail business.

Quality Control
The Retail Manager is the final management position before our coffees are consumed by our customers. A successful retail manager understands that the overall success of Corvus Coffee is dependent on the quality of our drinks. The retail manager constantly improves drink quality through training, awareness of staff skill level and consistency, machine maintenance, and in the moment feedback. Cultivating this culture within the staff is a constant habit which focuses on encouraging tasting drinks, using the resources provided to them, and working with training staff to create procedures and ongoing training which challenges and empowers the retail team. The retail manager should have a system for consistently checking quality of drinks and providing guidance to the team.

Scheduling and Training
Labor costs are one of the largest expenses in the retail business. The retail manager is responsible for managing these at a level which reduces unnecessary spending while ensuring enough coverage for memorable customer service. Effective scheduling creates good workflow and leverages different peoples skills to complement each other on shift. The retail manager is responsible for ensuring appropriate overall staff levels through recruiting, quality hiring, and training/retention.

Floor Management
At least 85% of the retail managers time is spent on the floor. This time should be used to demonstrate leadership, provide feedback, and ensure retail operations run smoothly. Demonstrating leadership includes effectively setting up shifts for success, managing clearly throughout the day, and effectively using management materials. Providing feedback should be a constant habit the retail manager curates within him/herself to create a general culture of feedback. Feedback should be direct, timely, and both given and received without negatively effecting morale. This aspect of the culture is one of the most important to ensure the retail manager can implement change and hit his/her goals within the company. The retail manager is in charge of ensuring retail operations run smoothly on a day to day basis. This includes regular oversight of cash handling procedures and follow up on variances, ensuring compliance with food and safety standards, effective drink flow and customer service, and effective delegation.

Project Management
Throughout the year the retail manager will be responsible for several key projects’ implementations. These include, but are not limited to, menu changes, retail set changes, and implementing operation improvements. The ability to plan effectively and delegate essential tasks is key to ensuring these projects accomplish the objective while finishing on time. The retail manager is a very organized and effective planner. This skill is also essential for communicating new coffee arrivals in an engaging manner, and creating a system for communication on a regular basis with staff.

Human Resource Management
The Retail Manager is the front line human resources person each day. A basic knowledge of human resource standards and compliance issues is key for dealing with conflict, interviewing and hiring, terminating employment, and building a store culture. Creative HR policies can include store meetings, events, and team /knowledge building events. The goal of human resources is to create an exciting and challenging environment which fosters an engaged staff.

Business Development
A successful retail manager has a comprehensive understanding of the numbers of the business. Constantly setting goals for gross margins, and reducing overhead while creating new opportunities to increase sales is a key function of the retail manager.

Requirements
• Must love coffee and actively seek to grow in coffee
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to work well within, and lead a team
• Must be approachable, mindful, and positive
• Solid problem solving and management skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any situation.
• Progressively responsible retail experience 3 years
• Supervisory role experience 2 years

Ongoing Duties
• Coaching to increase productivity of staff and adherence to operational and cleanliness standards
• Reviewing operation procedures to ensure clarity and effectiveness of materials
• Ensuring all policies and procedures have written companion materials
• Regular meetings with President and Director of Operations to set goals and monitor progress of projects
• Other Duties as Assigned

Please send cover letter and resume to hiring@corvuscoffee.com

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

Paradeco Coffee Roasters
Lead Barista
St. Petersburg, Florida

You’re unique and so are we. Our founders left the corporate world for the Sunshine City and never looked back. We believe in sustainability, consistency, and having a good time. This isn’t just a coffee shop, it's a destination. Paradeco is where you come to break up the monotony. It’s a sublime place to drink up and wind down. We are all business, all pleasure, and everyone is welcome here.

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Paradeco is looking for experienced Barista’s that want to work for a brand new, modern, innovative and healthy coffee spot in the heart of Downtown St. Pete. We’re looking for energetic, positive front of the house people who want to grow with us. A passion for health and wellness is a huge plus. We promote a fun, energetic environment and we are looking for team members who will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

If you find yourself excited by quality coffee, teamwork, and fast-paced environments, reach out to us. We’re in the process of building out the space still as of 11/18/2020. We will be open by 2/1/2021.

Essential Functions – job duties include but not limited to
• Delivers outstanding customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer.
• Create a rapport with customers by learning their names and favorite drinks.
• Cup and taste coffee regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards.
• Stay informed if new coffee availabilities and attributes.
• Ability to make all beverages on entire menu i.e. full coffee, tea and smoothie menu.
• Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
• Contributes to a positive team environment
• Operate innovative coffee machinery and equipment including manual brewing methods
• Manage day-to-day operations of the cafe (cleaning, stocking, ordering)
• Coordinate with vendors and supplies as needed
• Maintain cafe maintenance and cleanliness
• Assist in drink and menu development
• POS knowledge is a plus. (We are using Square)
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside normal scope of duties based on business needs

Qualifications
• Passion for coffee/tea and desire to educate others about coffee/tea
• Must have an interest in healthy, sustainable living
• Available to open/early morning shift. We open at 7:00 A.M.
• 2 years barista experience
• Great communication skills, with a polished floor presence, professional demeanor, and appearance
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability and desire to streamline workflow to create efficiency
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask with ease and adapt to fast paced environment
• A capable communicator who is open to giving and receiving feedback
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Florida Food handler’s certification
• Minimum High School or GED. Note: a college degree in business or a closely related field, OR 4+ years of US Military service may substitute for a portion of the required experience

What to expect from us
• Fair treatment A positive, chill environment in the new hot spot in Downtown Saint Pete Unique working environment & startup company culture Close to the bay/beach/pier! FUN!
• Pay we be decided upon your qualifications and amazing latte art skills. (We are thinking 11 to 27 an hour)

 Schedule – Full-Time or a min of 30hrs per week; Details provided upon interview.

Paradeco is an equal opportunity employer. We love and welcome everyone into our home.

To apply please email resume and cover letter to info@paradecocoffeeroasters.com.

Healdsburg Country Store

Healdsburg Country Store
Barista
Healdsburg, California

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Northeastern Coffee Equipment

Northeastern Coffee Equipment
Experienced Espresso Technician
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Enjoy Boston, MA, Portland, ME, Providence RI and all points in between. Northeastern Coffee Equipment is a small espresso and quality focused equipment repair and sales company that covers all of New England. We are adding an experienced Espresso Technician to our team.

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Caffe Ibis Roasting Company

Caffe Ibis Roasting Company
Service Manager
Logan, Utah

Caffe Ibis is a 40 year-old artisan, custom coffee roasting house located in Logan, Utah. We are firmly grounded in our guiding principles of seeking out quality coffees that meet high standards for our planet and people. As a pioneer in the organic coffee market in the United States, we source coffee that is processed and harvested with human health, human dignity, and environmental benefits in mind. Caffe Ibis has a moral commitment to triple certified coffees: organic, fair trade, and SMBC bird friendly. Our core mission is to be unbeatable for quality and freshness, while supporting social and environmental stewardship. Caffe Ibis treasures its partnerships with its employees, customers, and vendors. We enthusiastically support and actively participate in our local community and beyond.

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This position will collaborate with our sales team to develop a strong and successful service program, provide excellent leadership for and engage directly with our technical team to motivate, prioritize, coordinate, schedule and dispatch for daily service needs, work with vendors to purchase parts and request information, engage with wholesale customers to provide superb customer service, coordinate repairs with roasting and café staff, and routinely connect with management and ownership staff.

The successful candidate ideally will have
• extensive coffee knowledge and passion, including but not limited to coffee equipment and coffee preparation practices.
• basic plumbing, electrical and math skills; a valid driver’s license.
• a dynamic, enthusiastic personality and ability to communicate and create synergy with staff, customers and partners
• desire to support our tech team to perform at the highest possible level.
• an ability to empathize and diffuse emotional situations with customer repair situations.
• certifications from Bunn, LaMarzocco, Franke or other manufacturers (traditional and super-automatic); knowledge of water conditioning systems, ice machines, etc.
• participate in fleet management.
• a five-year background in repair, maintenance, and business management and operations.
• sales experience and the ability to work with pricing models and budgets, identify and pursue sales opportunities, and a desire to grow and expand the department.
• ability to maintain tools and company resources in an efficient manner.
• implement technology and processes to assist with managing inventory and billing work orders timely and efficiently.
• the ability to travel and work at customer sites multiple days per week, often outside regular hours, and share in after-hours calls.
• an understanding of our products, operations, customers and partners, and company history and values.
• a readiness to lead and participate in weekly management meetings.
• a never ending desire to continue learning and growing in the business and industry.
• MSOffice (Excel, Outlook, Word) and proficient technology skills.
• excellent leadership, organizational, time management, and communication skills setting a tone for professionalism and expertise.

Caffe Ibis is located in Logan, Utah, in the beautiful Cache Valley, 90 miles north of Salt Lake City. Logan is the county seat and home of Utah State University. Cultural and entertainment opportunities abound. Cache County, and all of northern Utah, is a four-season outdoor recreation destination (www.explorelogan.com). This is a full time position and Caffe Ibis offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply please email resume and cover letter to employment@caffeibis.com.

Caravela Coffee

Caravela Coffee
Quality Assurance Manager
Houston, Texas

Caravela Coffee is a team of over 200 hundred coffee professionals located in 11 different countries, with our own export operations in 7 Latin American countries and 4 import operations in Australia, North America, Taiwan and the UK. Our goal is ‘To Make Coffee Better’ for all of those involved, from the communities where coffee is grown to the coffee drinkers, based on five main principles: quality, transparency, traceability, education and sustainability.

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What we do

Unlike most green coffee traders out there, we don’t just buy and sell coffee for a living. We connect the most talented coffee growers and the most professional coffee roasters, developing true partnerships that lead to improved quality, profitability and sustainability for the entire coffee chain.

How we do it

We achieve this by working directly with over 4 thousand small and medium sized coffee farmers in 7 Latin American countries, constantly providing them with education, technical assistance and access to the world’s best coffee roasters around the World, paying premium prices for their best coffees. The results are a better coffee world, with growers and the communities where they live receiving increased incomes and a higher quality of life and coffee consumers drinking a better and more sustainable product.

Our model has been validated as a high impact model by BCorp since 2014, being the highest rated coffee BCorp in the World. We have been named a ‘Best-For-the-World’ company by BLabs for five years in a row.

The Opportunity

We are in the process of moving our North American headquarters to Houston, TX, where we plan to have a world class facility conveniently located close to our customers and our origin operations in Latin America. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to help us bring the best Latin American coffees to our North American customers.

About You

You are a crucial member of the North American team, responsible for ensuring that our customers are always receiving the best tasting and most consistent coffees from Latin America. You are a driven team player and multitasker that can liaise with multiple origins and customers, as well as the Sales Team, without compromising quality and details. You are a curious person willing to learn constantly on the go and propose new value drivers. You will report directly to the North American Managing Director with a soft reporting to the Global Quality Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Green Coffee
• Meticulous recording, analysis and sharing of physical and sensorial quality data of green coffee (qualitative and quantitative) using company tools and industry’s best practices
• Provide proactive feedback to origin quality teams
• Develop, in liaison with origin offices, of ideal roast profiles for the different coffees sourced by Caravela
• Develop, in liaison with origin offices, proprietary blends of different coffees sourced by Caravela
• Execute experimental roast and proprietary blend profiles and lead QA of results, using a Probat BRZ and/or Ikawa sample roaster
• Facilitate and lead regular cuppings with the sales team
• Direct the day-to-day running of the lab, ensuring product quality of both forward and spot offerings
• Manage the flow of all origin, arrival and customer samples
• Implement and develop QA policies and procedures, in combination with the Global Quality Director

Customer Experience

• Support Sales and Customer Experience teams with occasional cuppings, demos, and on-site customer visits 
• Represent Caravela in quality driven industry events, both in North America and abroad, such as CoE Competitions
• Fulfillment of green coffee samples
• Develop strong relationships with our customer’s quality and green buying team
• Identify customer profiles and preferences for preemptive QA
• Perform regular maintenance on all quality control equipment and occasional repairs
• Have an active role in the curation and selection of coffees for our spot offerings

Personnel

• Manage, train, and supervise junior QA team
• Network with other members of the industry across all levels to develop versatility and variety of the product and supply chain

Qualifications

• Strong passion for high quality coffee
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• 7-10 years’ experience as a QA lab tech and/or lead roaster 
• Experience roasting coffee in a variety of styles 
• Skilled cupper
• Very detail-oriented, meticulous and highly analytical
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clear leadership abilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and cloud-based equivalents (e.g. Google Docs)
• Experience in water quality testing and analysis, including knowledge of SCA/CQI cupping requirements

Preferred  

• Spanish proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) is desirable
• Data analytics experience, using BI systems such as Tableau or PowerBI

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation, based on experience
• Paid time off: 3 weeks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k

Caravela is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on a person’s race, color, religion, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, medical condition including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to catalina.gomez@caravela.coffee by November 20th 2020. Must be Eligible to work in the USA.

RATIO

RATIO
Customer Experience and Sales Associate
Portland, Oregon

We design and manufacture high quality home coffee makers, and our growing team needs help engaging and assisting our customers. If you love using modern tools to engage with consumers and businesses, this job could be for you!

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Production and Fulfillment Tech – Temporary
New York, New York

Hi, we’re Stumptown. We’re a coffee company, and we source, roast, taste, package, sell, deliver, brew and serve what we firmly believe is the best coffee on the planet. We are progressive, open, and evolving but uncompromising in our commitment to quality. We work hard, collaborate constantly and have fun every day. We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, our spirit of generosity and on the long-term relationships we nurture as we guide our coffee from the good hands of our hardworking partners at origin into the cups of our customers. If you love coffee, people and getting things done, this just might be the place for you.

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Summary
Our Production and Fulfillment Techs support our commitment to exceptional customer service, quality and freshness by working quickly, efficiently and accurately to package roasted coffee, monitor the quality of the bags and prepare the coffee for delivery to our Customers. Additionally, they prepare, pick and fulfill orders for delivery, and assist in the daily cleaning of equipment and restocking of supplies. Additionally, they may assist with driving and deliveries from time to time. The Production and Fulfillment Tech works with a variety of personalities and departments to ensure that quality standards are being maintained, and maintains a respectful, professional demeanor at all times. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Essential Functions
• Use both manual and mechanized processes to weigh, grind, bag and seal bagged coffee.  
• Assist with change-overs and basic troubleshooting on mechanized processes.  
• Rack, box or palletize to prepare bagged coffee for distribution.  
• Fulfill, pick and prepare customer orders for delivery with extreme accuracy.  
• Comply with established Good Manufacturing Practices and standards.  
• Complete work efficiently and safely, maintain a clean and tidy work space and restock and prep supplies as needed.  
• Other duties as assigned.

 Supervisory responsibilities
• None

 Qualifications  
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness & flexibility.  
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment a must.  
• Ability to comfortably lift a minimum of 50 pounds.  
• Ability to read and follow written instructions accurately  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.  
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee  
• Proven team player willing to work with others to complete tasks  
• Eager to work with many different personalities and backgrounds  
• Ability to manage and prioritize daily and weekly tasks  
• Driver’s license and clean driving record are necessary

 Physical Demands  
• Occasionally drive Sprinter vans, loading and unloading product throughout a shift  
• Carry weight, lift – frequently moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Weight greater  than 50 pounds can be mitigated with a lifting partner or device  
• Stooping—bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist  
• Repetitive motion using the hands, wrists and forearms— f old bags, carry trays of coffee, operate light machinery
• Standing in place for several hours at a table to operate machinery, scoop coffee and fold bags  

Work environment
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment, on the road and at client sites  
• The work environment can be noisy  
• Temperatures can be variable in the work area

 At Stumptown, we welcome diversity and celebrate that our communities include individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. We strive every day to foster an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility that supports our employees, customers and communities. We know that embracing diversity makes us stronger, enriches our culture, and allows us to grow together. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, identities, skills, and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interview or assessment process, please direct your inquiries to a member of the People team at jobs@stumptowncoffee.com or by calling (855) 711-3385. We are proud to be a B Corp and equal opportunity employer.  

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@stumptowncoffee.com

Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.

Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.
Coffee Roaster
Suffern, New York

Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., is a woman-owned artisan coffee roasting company with the mission of quality coffee done right and the passion of creating and connecting with our communities. Java Love’s flagship shop in Suffern, NY is where we lovingly roast the highest quality green coffee beans in small batches, and are committed to Coffee with Integrity, which means we focus on taking as little & giving as much as possible. We focus on creating opportunities through mindful support of local & global communities, and source only Organic, Sustainably Farmed, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance & Water Processed green coffee beans, produced with respect for the environment and farmers.

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We’re seeking an enthusiastic and engaged coffee roaster to join our dynamic Suffern, NY production team. The ideal team member is passionate about coffee, customers and community – able to treat fellow team members and guests with respect, compassion and recognition. Availability should include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Interested candidates must be able to commit to at least one year in the role. Ability to perform all roaster operations including: roast coffee to specifications determined by Head Roaster, aide in upkeep and maintenance of roasting and production equipment, and continually help advance the craft and quality of roasting at Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.

Responsibilities
• Oversee roaster operations, scheduling, direct daily roaster operations and work assignments.
• Communicate and inform manager(s) of daily activity and issues.
• Schedule all roasts to ensure smooth production flow and to meet inventory requirements.
• Maintain roaster according to established procedures and guidelines – making adjustments as needed to ensure quality.
• Monitor each roast, making specific adjustments to roaster settings as needed to ensure consistent roast quality.
• Log daily production roasts and assist in creation of monthly and yearly roast reports.
• Manage and maintain all certification documentation (RFA, Fair Trade, Organic, Swiss Water …)
• Prepare various coffee blends according to established proprietary formulas.
• Transfer of roasted coffee to appropriate production stations (bagging, grinding, shipping) to ensure efficient and safe work flow.
• Notify production staff of roasted coffee status (variety, amount, special instructions …)
• Actively participate in established roasting quality standards.
• Actively participate in regular coffee tastings to ensure quality standards.
• Assist in training new team members as required.
• Perform all data entry functions and able to make changes and/or adjustments in online, wholesale and roast planning as needed.
• Clean and perform regular maintenance on roaster and other production equipment per maintenance schedules and/or as directed by manager(s).
• Set up and maintain roaster documents and procedures.
• Perform all related job duties as required.

Requirements
• Must have previous experience in production environment with flexibility to meet changing production schedules and job assignments without close supervision.
• Must have a strong interest in coffee and willingness to expand knowledge base.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate in a timely manner.
• Excellent math skills and computer experience.
• Must be able to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Excellent mechanical skills to troubleshoot and support roasters for full operation to minimize machine and production downtime.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
• Experience in leading or motivating teams.
• Must demonstrate flexibility to meet quickly changing production schedules and job assignments that may involve extended or overtime hours.
• Ability to learn coffee roasting profiles and quality standards of Java Love Coffee Roasting Co.
• Ability to perform daily physical requirements such as standing, walking, bending, and stooping in addition to the ability to lift up 25 to 100 pounds throughout work day.
 High School Diploma or equivalent

Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Jobs@javaloveroasters.com

Goodfellows Coffee

Goodfellows Coffee
Baristas
Cypress, California

New Specialty Coffee Shop, Goodfellows Coffee is hiring experiences baristas to be a part of our amazing team. We pride ourselves on serving the best quality products and delivering the best customer experience. We are hiring for other positions as well, please contact us for more information

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Dolce Neve

Dolce Neve, Inc.
Field Service Technician
San Francisco Bay Area, California

Dolce Neve, Inc. is seeking to hire a Specialty Coffee & Espresso Equipment Field Service Technicians for our team in the San Francisco Bay Area!

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Join us in the growing Specialty Coffee Industry
For the past 25 years we have been working and growing with the Specialty Coffee Industry throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. We repair and install Coffee & Espresso Equipment, Water Filtration Systems, and are a Wholesale Equipment Provider. Our home office is open throughout the week to service Bay Area commercial and home equipment and to dispatch Our Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians to retailers, restaurants, offices, and residential customers throughout Northern California.

Qualifications we desire in an Espresso / Coffee Equipment Service Technician

Specialty Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians are unique in their class. We spend many months training in the Field, In-House, and at Manufacturer Trainings. We prefer candidates with Specialty Coffee Experience

Our employees have come from a wide skill-set: Veterans of the US Military, HVAC, Electrical Mechanics, and Motorcycle Mechanics, Baristas, and Culinary Arts.

We are willing to train passionate and mechanically inclined individuals with a curious mind for the Specialty Coffee experience and motivation to grow further in our industry!

We will consider hiring Coffee / Espresso Equipment Service Technicians with the following skills/experience
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Food & Beverage Industry Experience
• Strong Electrical / Plumbing Experience
• Strong Troubleshooting and Mechanical Skills
• Good Driving Record
• Smart Phone & Computer Literacy
• Good Time Management
• Ability to Work Independently in the Field and as Part of a Team
• Ability to Perform Well in Stressful Situations with a Sense of Urgency

Dolce Neve Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians Responsibilities
Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians are dispatched from their homes to their customers at the beginning of the work day to serve clients all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Technicians work in a region close to their home and in conjunction with our team to support other Service Technicians. Technicians troubleshoot and repair Coffee and Espresso Equipment on-site at our customers' locations and sometimes in our Petaluma warehouse. They drive a company vehicle stocked with a full-inventory of parts and are dispatched by our office via an iPhone App to customers' locations. They provide excellent customer service, expert Espresso & Coffee Equipment repairs, Specialty Coffee Product knowledge, and invoice customers in the field by their iPhone apps.

Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technician Work Schedule
Normal business hours are 8:30-5pm, Mon-Fri, but our Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians are often helping customers with emergencies before or after hours and must have a flexible schedule that includes a rotating on-call schedule.This is an hourly position with overtime potential. Most of our Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technicians work between 35-50hrs per week. The Specialty Coffee Industry continues to grow and is an exciting industry to be a part of.

Coffee & Espresso Equipment Service Technician Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• PTO Program
• Company Issued Service Vehicle, iPhone, and Field Service Technician Uniforms

Learn more about Dolce Neve and see us in Action!

Please send cover letter if interest and resume to heather@dolceneve.com

• Important – If you do not have specific industry experience, please explain how your experience and skills will translate to this position as a Specialty Coffee Field Service Technician.

Thank you for your interest in working for Dolce Neve and the exciting Specialty Coffee Industry! We look forward to learning more about you.

Olympia Coffee Roasting Company

Olympia Coffee Roasting Company
Cafe Manager
Olympia, Washington

Company
Olympia Coffee is an award winning, Olympia, Washington based coffee roaster and retailer with a quality of life mission.

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Position Description
The Cafe Manager works as a member of Olympia Coffee’s Retail Team. The Cafe Manager is supervised by the Retail District Manager, Retail Director and works in close collaboration with the Retail Trainer and supervises a team of Baristas in operation of the coffee bar. The Coffee Bar Manager is responsible for managing their coffee bar’s operational and financial success.

General Responsibilities

Ensuring the store is providing consistently excellent products and service, and that the environment is inviting, clean, and well stocked.
Building a well-developed and high performing team that works together collaboratively and upholds the Olympia Coffee’s values.
Promoting a positive staff morale and favorable image in the community as a local, hand crafted artisan brand.

Specific Duties

● Bar Operation and Budgeting
● Perform barista tasks during scheduled shifts (15-20 hours per week): prepare drinks, provide an outstanding customer experience, operate point of sale, stock products, and clean store.
● Ensure clean, attractive, and inviting cafe environment.
● Create and execute plans to elevate product quality and customer experience, as well as minimize waste and reduce costs.
● Participate in financial goals of store including development and implementation of systems for increasing efficiency and profitability of the store.
● Monitor and manage labor levels to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality or customer experience.
● Maintain vendor relationships and keep products in stock by ordering products or communicating café inventory needs to Wholesale Department.
● Maintain relationships with bakeries, including placing orders, introducing new products, tracking and minimizing waste.
● Maintain scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment, and ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
● Troubleshoot small repairs and work with the retail director toward a resolution on larger repairs.
● Maintain safety of cafe environment and ensure proper handling and storage of food products.

Team Development and Education

● Recruit, hire, and supervise a team of baristas for coffee bar operation.
● Work closely with the Retail Trainer for initial and ongoing training for coffee bar team.
● Demonstrate leadership in coffee preparation, bar management, and hospitality.
● Create weekly schedules for coffee bar team, adjust hours and shift as necessary.
● Facilitate communication between coffee bar team and work any issues towards resolution.
● Maintain complete knowledge of all coffees and retail products, stay up-to-date on emerging products, promotions, and policies and ensure education of coffee bar team.
● Develop leadership within team including hiring and supervision of lead baristas.
● Educate and ensure coffee bar team is upholding company procedures and policies, use corrective action as necessary.
● Promote positive staff morale and relationships with staff members including honoring staff member company anniversaries.
● Maintain calendar of staff member reviews, including scheduling and facilitation of reviews.

Desired Characteristics

● Passionate about coffee, great work ethic and desire to be at Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.
● Positive attitude, great communication, and strong leadership skills.
● Strong knowledge, background, and experience in coffee preparation, bar management and hospitality.
● Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills
● Ability to solve problems and prioritize important tasks
● Self-motivated with the ability to manage independently
● Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information
● Basic computer skills and technological troubleshooting
● Ability to manage projects and hold others accountable for job performance

Benefits
● Competitive Pay Scale Based On Experience
● Paid Time Off: 3 weeks
● Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
● Mileage reimbursement for company errands
● Coffee benefits package

Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@olympiacoffee.com by November 13th 2020.

The Brasserie Cayman

The Brasserie Cayman
Coffee Educator (Three-months contract)
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Overview

We are looking for a skilled candidate as a Coffee Educator willing to relocate to the beautiful Caribbean. The Cayman Islands community currently is enjoying a Covid free environment. We will provide airfare – return from the US, three months of accommodation, transport – mountain bike and cover all quarantine expenses on Island.

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The Brasserie Restaurant enjoys a fantastic reputation on the island, voted the best restaurant in The Cayman Islands, the best place for lunch, and best Farm to Table. It features a state-of-the-art exhibition kitchen and an adjacent organic garden.

If you have previous experience in barista and espresso training, a minimum of two years of café management experience and are passionate about specialty coffee, and willing to relocate we encourage you to apply.
 
Primary Duties include but not limited to
● Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with commercial customers and cafes through monthly visits, helping grow each business through consistent support of coffee quality, retail program and cafe flow improvements.
● Deliver unparalleled coffee education and hospitality to commercial customers through direct training and training program implementation.
● Maintain an efficient, effective and prioritized work schedule through regular communication with the Program Manager.
● Provide consistent and timely turnaround for training requests and customer needs.
● Conduct periodic after hours on site barista training.
● Bridge our coffee culture with our commercial customers, treating their locations as partners and the core of our brand identity. This may include working periodic shifts at various internal locations for training purposes as well as fostering an ongoing connection with each customer.
● Organizing, hosting and leading monthly coffee tastings and cuppings.
● Conduct periodic trainings and workshops.
● Flexibility to travel periodically to attend periodically trainings and workshops.
● Cup and taste coffee regularly to maintain familiarity with product and quality standards.
● Assist with sales related and community events as needed.
● Stay informed of industry trends and new products related to coffee and espresso preparation.

Qualifications
● Superlative barista skills with espresso, commercial drip, to order and manual brewing methods.
● A minimum of two years of cafe management experience.
● Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee.
● Professional, personable and effective in both verbal and written communication.
● Excellent time management skills and proficiency with account management tools.
● Flexibility in scheduling. Holidays and weekends may sometimes be necessary.
● Ability to lift 50 pounds.
● General office and computer skills.

Interested candidates, please email a cover letter and updated cv/resume to careers@brasseriecayman.com. Upon receipt, a detailed job description, pay scale and benefits can be provided.

The Brasserie Cayman

The Brasserie Cayman
Coffee Equipment Technician (Three-months contract)
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Overview

We are looking for a skilled candidate as a Coffee Equipment Technician willing to relocate to the beautiful Caribbean. The Cayman Islands community currently is enjoying a Covid free environment. We will provide airfare – return from the US, three months of accommodation, transport – mountain bike and cover all quarantine expenses on Island.

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Marco

Marco Beverage Systems
Business Development Manager – Western US
Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area, California

The Role
Marco Beverage Systems Ltd (Marco), a leading global manufacturer of hot and cold water delivery systems and coffee brewing equipment in the food and beverage industry, is looking for a Business Development Manager – Western US to support and increase sales of its full product range and services. Sales can be made through numerous wholesale and distribution channels or directly to end user companies within the coffee, catering, hospitality and office sectors.

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Core responsibilities will include
● Retaining existing customers and developing turnover in line with sales forecasts and targets
● Understanding the market dynamic and developing strategy to capitalize on new opportunities
● Identifying new sales opportunities, profiling their commercial opportunity, and closing the deal
● Engaging with key industry groups and coffee community
● Working with marketing team to develop market-specific brand activations
● Working with key team members to define and develop the products and solutions in demand
● Setting up and leading customer demonstrations and training
● Representing the Marco brand in line with company culture
● Attending relevant trade shows and events to network effectively and increase brand awareness
● Customer visibility is key to the promotion of the company and its products. This means, when safely able, a lot of time will be spent traveling to meet key customers, prospecting for new opportunities and maximizing visits to make sure that the Marco Brand and values are shared and targets are achieved.

The Individual
At Marco our purpose is “Delivering Excellence in Beverage Experience,” and this individual will embody that purpose. We want them to ‘Live the Brand,’ and reflect our core values of care, honesty, knowledge, and dynamism.
● Care – We care about our customers, the environment and the beverages people drink
● Honesty – Is at the heart of everything we do, and why we have customer relationships that exceed 30 years.
● Knowledge – Whether it is brewing knowledge, or how our systems can reduce energy consumption, our thirst for knowledge is ever strong.
● Dynamism – At Marco we practice “Design Thinking,” putting the customer at the heart of every decision. We encourage energy and passion to identify and create value for our customers at every opportunity

The successful individual will be enthusiastic, collaborative, and driven. They should embody these values and compliment them with a high energy passion to succeed.

Previous experience in the coffee, water or beverage industry will be an advantage as success will rely on the ability to understand the motivations that drive customer buying habits within both the distribution, wholesale and end user channels. Additionally, the ability to source new commercial opportunities either within key end users or growing, emerging segments is preferred.

The ability to prioritize commercial opportunities, network freely and to move leads quickly from interest to sale is an important aspect of the role. Strong time management skills and the ability to manage a busy pipeline effectively must be evidenced. A proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets with demonstrable year on year growth within previous sales roles is therefore a must.

Quantifiable skills include
● A proven ability to close sales to predetermined targets
● A knowledge of the coffee, water and/or craft beverage industry highly preferred
● A knowledge of water and/or coffee equipment, a plus
● Experience in managing key accounts
● A proven track record for winning new commercial business
● Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
● Highly organized in order to meet multiple deadlines

The Company
Marco Beverage Systems Ltd (Marco), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a leading global manufacturer of hot and cold water delivery systems and coffee brewing equipment. Offering a wide range of equipment including hot water boilers, cold and sparkling water solutions, and coffee brewers, Marco is dedicated to providing excellent, reliable service while continually looking to develop new ideas and bespoke solutions to enhance the beverage experience for our clients and their customers.
Marco’s clients are amongst the biggest names in the coffee and catering industry. With manufacturing plants in Ireland and China, we place great importance on attention to detail and reliability, the cornerstone of our reputation. Marco actively supports clients throughout the lifecycle of our equipment, from pre-sales technical advice to training and after sales support – all of which reflects the ethos and success of the business overall. Through expertise and care, we create dynamic partnerships with our clients to achieve the highest quality solutions.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you have questions, please email your resume and cover letter to matt.dudley@marco.ie

Wonderstate Coffee

Wonderstate Coffee
Roasting & Coffee Manager
Viroqua, Wisconsin

About Wonderstate Coffee Since 2005, Wonderstate Coffee has worked to forge lasting, equitable partnerships with small-scale farmers. We work directly with growers and coffee cooperatives to ensure high standards for quality, sustainability and farmer compensation. Based in southwest Wisconsin’s beautiful Driftless region, Wonderstate Coffee seeks new team members who share in our mission and values and are eager to join our growing, entrepreneurial-spirited, family-friendly work environment.

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Position Overview The Roasting and Coffee Manager is the linchpin that connects Wonderstate Coffee's sourcing and production teams. Overseeing the production roasters and the Lab Assistant, the Roasting & Coffee Manager develops roast profiles and is responsible for quality assurance. Working with the Director of Coffee, they play a key role in sourcing and sharing the stories of our coffees and producers. This position is also responsible for overseeing green coffee inventory, managing shipping logistics, and working with various teams on coffee releases and blend component changes.

Core Responsibilities
● Manage and develop roast profiles
● Perform quality assurance through weekly cuppings
● Support the coffee release process by providing critical producer information and writing content
● Manage in-house green bean inventory, certifications, and shipping logistics
● Work with Director of Coffee to plan the single origin menu and blend recipes
● Communicate coffee changes to key staff
● Manage direct reports, including the Lab Assistant and production roasters
● Travel to origin to develop sourcing partnerships
● Meet regularly with the Director of Coffee to communicate needs and feedback on green quality
● Oversee roaster maintenance schedules
● Roast coffee, as needed to maintain production schedules and standards

Requirements and Desired Skills
● Strong servant leadership and people management skills
● Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
● Roasting experience
● Knowledge of coffee supply, growing, processing and handling practices
● Comfort with Cropster & Microsoft Excel a plus
● Involvement with industry groups (i.e. Cooperative Coffees, Roasters Guild, SCAA)
● Exposure to sourcing and importing and farmer visits

Benefits
● Healthcare
● Paid vacation + company holidays
● Retirement plan

Wonderstate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@wonderstate.com with the  position title “Roasting and Coffee Manager” in the subject line.

Tous Les Jours

Tous Les Jours
Store Assistant Manager
Cerritos, California

Tous Les Jours is a bakery serving a selection of bakery goods and beverages.

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Job Description
● Create and maintain a positive and attractive bakery retail environment
● Coordinate daily front and back of house operations
● Manage daily baking volumes to reduce waste and manage costs
● Manage store ordering and inventory levels
● Maintain quality checklist and consult regularly with General Manager and staff to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained
● Responsible for maintaining and training staff to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
● Manage and maintain detailed hygiene and safety records
● Manage and maintain required documents and records for all staff (employment contracts, food safety certification, etc.)
● Hire, train, and inspire employees to provide exceptional customer service
● Manage shift schedules and conduct performance reviews for employees
● Collaborate with General Manager for intermediate planning and goal setting
● Ensure a regular deep clean schedule is maintained
● Ensure machine maintenance schedules are followed and consult with technicians for repairs

Qualifications
● 3+ years of successful bakery or food service management, experience with bread is a plus
● Thorough understanding of food safety and best practices
● Intermediate knowledge of MS office Suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● English-Korean bilingual is a plus

About the Company
CJ has been leading the food industry in Korea, and it is now turning to the global market with efforts to bring to the world the taste and culture of Korean food. CJ Foodville was established in the US in 2004 and has a national bakery brand called Tous Les Jours.

Employee Benefits
● Health Insurance options – PPO/HMO/ Health Savings Account Allowances up to $2,640/year
● Dental + Vision (with generous allowance amount per year)
● Life Insurance
● Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
● Lunch Allowances or free onsite lunch catering
● Gym Reimbursements
● Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
● 401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!)
● Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
● Paid Family Leave (family care or volunteer trip)
● Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)
● Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)
● Paid Creative Leave (up to 2 weeks specified on years of service)
● Paid Holidays (11 days)
● Talent Sharing Opportunities
● Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)

Job Type – Full-time

If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to judy.lee@cj.net

Bellwether Coffee

Bellwether Coffee
QA and Roasting Specialist
Berkeley, California

About us
 Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, Bellwether Coffee is a venture-backed, high-growth tech company working hard to positively transform the coffee industry, making it more accessible and sustainable for our planet and our communities. We’re a diverse team of coffee industry veterans, entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, human-centered designers, and people-focused rule-breakers who have a passion for making the “impossible” a reality.

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Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
Equipment Technician (Part-Time)
Lee, Massachusetts

  Barrington Coffee is looking for a skilled candidate as a Part-Time Coffee Equipment Technician. If you have solid electrical, plumbing and mechanical skills, love coffee and are a driven, self- starter we encourage you to apply.

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San Cristobal Coffee Importers

San Cristobal Coffee Importers
Origin Coffee Production Internship, 4 – 5 months (Approx. Jan. – April/May 2021)
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

San Cristobal Coffee Importers has been working with coffee producers in Nayarit, Mexico since 1996 providing international market access for coffee-growing communities. For almost 25 years, we have improved producer income by instituting controls to improve coffee quality and ensure complete traceability while simultaneously promoting preservation of the natural shade canopy and sustainable agricultural practices. We work directly with Grupo Terruño Nayarita (GTNay), a 600+ producer organization, and our sister company, Cafes Sustentables de Mexico (CSM). CSM supplies coffee quality control services to the group. GTNay is a model producer organization that has exported nearly 170 containers of spectacularly good internet traceable coffee with barcodes and serial numbers on every bag since 2004.

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About the location and opportunity

Tepic, the capitol city of Nayarit, is situation in the northern most coffee producing region in Mexico. Directly West of the Baja Peninsula this small agrarian city has a population of around 300,000 with authentic charm and sees very little tourism. Tepic is a four-hour drive north from Puerto Vallarta or a three-hour drive northwest from Guadalajara.

Coffee quality management operates from the bottom up. Every step of the production process must be attentively managed to assure quality, promote efficiency and achieve true traceability. This internship provides a spectacular opportunity to learn and become familiar with coffee production and process management tools for an entire harvest cycle each step of the way.

2021 Harvest Internship (4 – 5 Months)

Qualified and accepted intern(s) will be based at the GTNay/CSM office in Tepic, Nayarit. Intern(s) will become familiar with all aspects of coffee production over one harvest cycle (about 4 months) from harvest of fruit to export of fully internet traceable coffee. The internship is guided by James Kosalos, who was one of the SCAA’s first Q® Grader instructors; it is a perfect “launch platform” for those who aspire to become Q® graders.

Intern activities and responsibilities

• Receive training on all aspects of the FincaLab® Coffee Quality Management System, including
Software
Coffee cherry reception network
Wet mill/dry mill operations
Laboratory procedures
• Hull, grade, sample roast, and cup hundreds of samples of green coffee
• Enter and maintain database of coffee sample cup score, flavor profile, and defect count
• Field visits
Coffee farms
Wet mills
Dry mill
• Assist in other coffee harvest-related activities, such as, picking, fruit quality evaluation, logistics, etc.

Requirements

• Spanish Proficiency
Reading, writing, speaking
• Positive attitude
• Empathy
• Demonstrable sensory skills (Minimum: SCA sensory skills test)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word)
• Passion for
Quality coffee
Community development
Equitable supply chains
• Ability to work well with others
• Comfortable with and capable of occasional travel on foot and in difficult mountainous terrain, rough conditions
• Previous experience in the coffee industry (barista, roaster, cupper) is not required but would be highly advantageous

No formal coffee tasting experience required. The intern(s) will receive a modest daily stipend, which covers the cost of living, and live within short walking distance to the office. This is a unique opportunity to jumpstart a career in green coffee.

Note on Covid-19 – Coronavirus is present in Nayarit. Social distancing procedures will be in place and practiced during the entirety of the internship. The CSM office in Tepic maintains minimal and staggered staffing throughout the week. We encourage the prospective candidate(s) to consider and recognize the hazards associated with working outside the US during the pandemic. Travel insurance, in the event of any medical-related emergency, will be required at the cost of the selected candidate(s).

If interested, please email your resume to kennethd@sancristocafe.com and devz@sancristocafe.com