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Highwire Coffee Roasters

Lead Roaster

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Highwire Coffee Roasters was established in Oakland In 2011. Since the beginning, Highwire has sought to offer coffees and create spaces that exhibit what we call "Approachable Excellence". We ...

Coldfire Roaster LLC

Roaster

Houston, TX

Coffee Roaster Location: ColdFire Coffee Roaster- 2750 Fort Royal Drive, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77038 Reports To: Plant Manager / Head Roaster Industry: Specialty Coffee Roasting Position Summary We ...

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Barista

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.25/hr

BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING AT OUR NEW CAFE IN LIBERTY STATION AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE HAPPEN. PART OR FULL TIME SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE. Coffee, people, and positive community involvement is what ...

Highwire Coffee Roasters

Lead Roaster

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Highwire Coffee Roasters was established in Oakland In 2011. Since the beginning, Highwire has sought to offer coffees and create spaces that exhibit what we call "Approachable Excellence". We ...

Coldfire Roaster LLC

Roaster Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Maintain clean workspaces and help with routine cleaning of roasters, cooling trays, destoners, and production areas. * Help track inventory of green and roasted coffee and report discrepancies to ...

Meriam Park Community

Coffee Roaster

Chico, CA · On-site

If you geek out over coffee, craftsmanship, and are looking for a part time role, apply to DAYCAMP! Production Roaster Reports to: Head Roaster Direct reports: None Status: Non-exempt, Part-Time (15 ...

Partners Coffee

Coffee Production Roaster

Brooklyn, NY

$17.50 - $21/hr

... coffee roasters in a 60+ kilo capacity or another traditional drum roaster with a 60+ kilo capacity. Familiarity with Cropster is beneficial; solid cupping experience is a must. Ideally we are ...

Kuppa Joy

* Head Coffee Roaster

Clovis, CA · On-site

Direct roasters on necessary changes in production and roasting practices due to seasonal changes in weather and order fluctuations * Responsibilities include sourcing coffee, defining roasting ...

Partners Coffee

Coffee Production Roaster

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

... coffee roasters in a 60+ kilo capacity or another traditional drum roaster with a 60+ kilo capacity. Familiarity with Cropster is beneficial; solid cupping experience is a must. Ideally we are ...

OFI

Coffee Roaster

Lenoir City, TN · On-site

Roast green coffee to meet customer demand based on published production schedule ... Develop working knowledge of all roasters, including equipment set-up and shutdown, fire prevention ...

Highwire Coffee Roasters

Barista

Oakland, CA · On-site

$18.67/hr

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Urgent Barista Position Available! Are you looking for a fun and welcoming environment where your love for people and coffee can flourish? Are you known for your positive ...

Highwire Coffee Roasters

Barista

Oakland, CA · On-site

$18.67/hr

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Urgent Barista Position Available! Are you looking for a fun and welcoming environment where your love for people and coffee can flourish? Are you known for your positive ...

Partners Coffee

Coffee Production Roaster

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$23/hr

... coffee roasters in a 60+ kilo capacity or another traditional drum roaster with a 60+ kilo capacity. Familiarity with Cropster is beneficial; solid cupping experience is a must. Ideally we are ...

Kuppa Joy

* Head Coffee Roaster

Clovis, CA · On-site

Direct roasters on necessary changes in production and roasting practices due to seasonal changes in weather and order fluctuations * Responsibilities include sourcing coffee, defining roasting ...

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How much do coffee roasters jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for coffee roasters in the United States is $15.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are coffee roasters?

Coffee roasters are professionals or machines responsible for transforming raw, green coffee beans into the roasted coffee that we brew and drink. This process involves carefully applying heat to the beans to develop their flavor, aroma, and color. Coffee roasters must monitor temperature, timing, and other variables to achieve the desired roast profile, which can range from light to dark. Skilled coffee roasters use their expertise to highlight unique characteristics of each coffee bean variety, ensuring a consistent and high-quality product for consumers.

What are some common challenges coffee roasters face when working with different types of green coffee beans?

Coffee roasters often encounter challenges such as adjusting roast profiles to accommodate the unique moisture content, density, and origin characteristics of various green coffee beans. Each batch may require careful monitoring and fine-tuning of time, temperature, and airflow to achieve the desired flavor profile. Additionally, maintaining consistency across multiple roasts and communicating effectively with sourcing teams about bean quality are vital parts of the role. Problem-solving and adaptability are key skills for overcoming these day-to-day challenges.

What is the difference between Coffee Roasters vs Baristas?

AspectCoffee RoastersBaristas
CredentialsBasic coffee knowledge, roasting certifications (optional)Customer service skills, barista training
Work EnvironmentRoasting facilities, production areasCoffee shops, cafes
Industry UsageManufacturing, coffee productionRetail, customer service

While Coffee Roasters focus on the entire process of roasting coffee beans in a production setting, Baristas primarily prepare and serve coffee beverages in retail environments. Both roles require coffee knowledge, but Roasters concentrate on bean quality and roasting techniques, whereas Baristas excel in customer interaction and drink preparation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coffee Roaster, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coffee Roaster, you need a thorough understanding of coffee bean varieties, roasting techniques, and flavor profiling, often gained through hands-on experience or specialty coffee training. Familiarity with commercial roasting equipment, quality control systems, and certifications like SCA Roasting are highly valuable. Attention to detail, sensory acuity, and effective communication help ensure consistent quality and collaboration with team members. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality coffee, maintaining product standards, and meeting customer expectations in a competitive market.
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Lead Roaster

Lead Roaster

Highwire Coffee Roasters

Emeryville, CA • On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Vision

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Job description

Highwire Coffee Roasters was established in Oakland In 2011. Since the beginning, Highwire has sought to offer coffees and create spaces that exhibit what we call "Approachable Excellence". We explicitly aim to serve some of the best coffee in the world while centering our communities in a welcoming, non-fussy way. We have since expanded from our first shop to include 8 retail locations in the East Bay. We are looking to bring an experienced, full-time Lead Roaster onto our team to oversee daily roasting operations in our Emeryville Roastery.

Reporting to the Director of Coffee, the primary responsibilities of the Lead Roaster will include roasting, quality control, inventory management, and mentorship of apprentice roasting staff. The best candidate for this position will be an experienced coffee roaster with an unflappably positive attitude and a keen sense of how to coax the best expression of a coffee through the roasting process, exhibiting the completeness and balance Highwire is known for.

Additional duties will include:

  • Understand all start-of-day procedures for collecting orders and create a production roast list
  • Manage our in-house green coffee inventory, including forecasting and releases
  • Update blend recipes and communicate changes to staff
  • Share relevant roast and other coffee info with retail staff to increase their visibility to roasting and understanding of our coffees
  • Comment on espresso dial-ins and Coffee of the Week posts to increase dialog and understanding
  • Scoop, weigh, and lift green coffee into the roaster, and roasted coffee out of the roaster
  • Maintain all roasting equipment using weekly, monthly and yearly checklists
  • Maintain and create SOP documentation for all roasting related tasks
  • Ensure quality control through daily cupping of production roasts with roastery staff
  • Maintain all necessary logs for Organic Certification
  • Maintain all logs for Bay Area Air Quality compliance
  • Data log all roasts through Cropster and adhere to roast recipes
  • Fill in on production duties as needed
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Unload weekly coffee deliveries and organize pallets in the roastery
  • Participate in weekly roastery staff meeting
  • Take constructive criticism about the roasting process
  • Provide constructive feedback to others and collaborate around solving issues
  • Aim to create and support a positive work environment at all times

Experience:

  • 5+ years production roasting experience (preferably on Probat UG-22)
  • Functional knowledge of Cropster
  • You know how to cup and are comfortable talking about your sensory experience
  • Sample roasting experience is a plus
  • Experience with Google Docs and Shopify are desirable
  • Though this position is not expected to manage other team members, you are expected to share your knowledge and experience, mentoring new roastery staff

Based on experience, this position is offered at an hourly rate between $25.00 and $32.00.

In addition to monetary compensation, Highwire's benefits package includes opportunities for 70% subsidized medical and vision insurance.

Robert Myers and Rich Avella first met in the mid-1990s and share an approach to coffee we call "approachable excellence".
Our shops are welcoming spaces where we connect around our enthusiasm for coffee, our communities, and our love of music. Our coffees are always the freshest green coffees available in any season and we roast them along a roast spectrum that captures the range of coffee lovers' tastes from lighter, bright Single Origins, to the deeper chocolatey body-forward coffees typical of a darker roasted coffee.

Education:{"credentialcategory":"high school","@type":"EducationalOccupationalCredential"}Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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