Chief Coffee Quality Specialist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeQuality Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Senior Roasting Operations Manager

As a seasoned coffee industry professional, you will lead and manage roasting and quality operations to ensure the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a senior manager responsible for leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and championing quality control processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, train, and coach team members across roasting and quality operations
  • Own roasting schedules and green bean inventory management at the site
  • Champion quality control processes including tastings, cuppings, grading, and reporting
  • Oversee roasting plant performance and preventative maintenance plans
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and manage external technical relationships
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including coffee, operations, and commercial teams
  • Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, sustainability, and product consistency
  • Support and implement food safety, HACCP, and quality certification standards

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years' experience in coffee or related production/quality roles
  • Proven track record in roasting operations and quality assurance
  • Confident leading teams and training others in process and best practice
  • Strong understanding of green bean handling, equipment maintenance, and supply planning
  • Experience working with preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tools
  • Skilled in cupping, sensory evaluation, and flavour profiling (Q Grader preferred)
  • Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and compliance frameworks
  • A calm and methodical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

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