Roastery Manager

Company Overview: We are a thriving purveyor of specialty coffee, dedicated to crafting exceptional coffee experiences for our discerning customers. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a results-driven and passionate Roastery Manager to oversee our roasting operations and lead a high-performing team in maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements: Full Time Salaried (30-40 Hours Per Week)
• Must be able to lift 150lbs

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, cultivating a culture that embodies our values and fosters employee engagement and development.
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and guidance to team members, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in their roles.
• Act as a steward of our culture and values, maintaining an environment of teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
• Financial Management:
• Possess a deep understanding of Cost of Goods and Labor percentages and employ this knowledge to effectively manage and optimize these costs.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in achieving and maintaining target profit margin percentages.
• Regularly review financial data, identify areas for cost reduction, and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Operational Excellence:
• Lead the team in delivering an exceptional level of hospitality and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the roastery.
• Create and manage schedules to ensure optimal coverage for production and fulfill labor margin targets.
• Implement error-reduction strategies, maintain consistency, and adhere to production schedules to deliver exceptional coffee.
• Continuously seek improvements and identify opportunities for additional revenue generation.
• Performance Targets:
• Achieve and maintain a Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) of <50% through effective inventory management and strategic sourcing.
• Achieve and maintain a labor margin of <15% by optimizing scheduling and workforce management.
• Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in leading teams, with a strong understanding of margin, cost of goods, and labor percentages.
• A must-have is experience in the specialty coffee industry, and knowledge of roasting processes is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Food Protection Manager certificate is a plus; must be obtained within 30 days if not already acquired.
• Inventory Management:
• Maintain inventory of all production supplies and coffee.
• Collaborate with the green coffee buyer to place orders with supplier warehouses.
• Quality Control:
• Lead regular cuppings, and diligently log results for Quality Control analysis.
• Training and Development:
• Train and lead new staff in the production of coffee, including packing, bagging, labeling, fulfillment, shipping, and coffee roasting processes.

Compensation: $45,000 - 48,500 DOE, plus performance-based bonuses and benefits package.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for specialty coffee, team development, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply for the position of Roastery Manager. Join our dedicated team in our mission to craft exceptional coffee experiences, drive profitability, and maintain the highest quality standards in our roastery.

Salary : $45,000 - $48,500