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Flexible Coffee Roaster Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Production Roaster

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Daily coffee roasting to meet demands of production reports * Quality Check loading each batch ... Must be flexible to schedule changes in order to meet the demands of a growing and dynamic ...

Production Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

$21 - $31/hr

Be Bold with Portland Coffee Roasters For over 30 years, Portland Coffee Roasters has been forging ... flexible to adjust to situation and business needs) Attention to Detail (keen awareness and ...

Machine Operator

Portland, OR · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Be Bold with Portland Coffee Roasters For over 30 years, Portland Coffee Roasters has been forging ... Adaptable to change (responsive and proactive to embrace any change, flexible to adjust to ...

Warehouse Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Be Bold with Portland Coffee Roasters For 30 years, Portland Coffee Roasters has been forging ... Adaptable to change (responsive and proactive to embrace any change, flexible to adjust to ...

Barista

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$17.25/hr

Flexible schedule BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING BARISTAS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS AT OUR BIRD ROCK/LA JOLLA LOCATION Where: 5627 La Jolla Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037. Our original Bird Rock Coffee ...

Barista

Del Mar, CA · On-site

$17.75/hr

Flexible schedule * Training & development JOIN THE BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS TEAM AT OUR TORREY PINES CAFE, AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE HAPPEN! Coffee, people, and positive community involvement is what ...

Barista

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$17.75/hr

Flexible schedule * Opportunity for advancement * Training & development JOIN THE BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS TEAM AT OUR BRESSI RANCH CAFE AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE + FOOD HAPPEN Coffee, people, and ...

$18.25/hr

Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Training & development * Vision insurance !!SERVING THE CITY WE LOVE!! BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING AT OUR CAFE ON UCSD ...

Lead Position

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$18.25/hr

Flexible schedule * Training & development !!SERVING THE CITY WE LOVE!! BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS IS HIRING AT OUR newest La Jolla location! PART OR FULL TIME SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE. Coffee, people ...

Barista

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.25/hr

... flexible with changing priorities and tasks. Remain calm and composed under pressure. Please follow these steps to apply to all Bird Rock Coffee Roasters jobs * Log on to and click the "show me all ...

Barista

Encinitas, CA · On-site

$17.25/hr

... flexible with changing priorities and tasks. Remain calm and composed under pressure. Please follow these steps to apply to all Bird Rock Coffee Roasters jobs * Log on to and click the "show me all ...

Barista

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$17.75/hr

Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Training & development ... Please follow these steps to apply to all Bird Rock Coffee Roasters jobs * Log on to and click the ...

Keyholder Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Flexible schedule * Opportunity for advancement * Training & development JOIN THE BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS TEAM AT OUR WATERFRONT CAFE AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE HAPPEN Coffee, people, and positive ...

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How much do flexible coffee roaster jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible coffee roaster in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flexible coffee roaster?

Flexible Coffee Roasters are professionals or businesses that specialize in roasting coffee beans with the ability to adapt to different roasting profiles, batch sizes, and client preferences. They often work with a variety of beans and roasting techniques to meet the unique needs of cafés, retailers, or individual customers. This flexibility allows them to experiment with different flavors, origins, and roast levels, providing a customized coffee experience. Flexible coffee roasting is valued for its emphasis on quality, innovation, and responsiveness to market trends.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a flexible coffee roaster?

To thrive as a Flexible Coffee Roaster, you need a solid understanding of coffee bean varieties, roasting profiles, and quality control, often supported by experience or relevant barista/roasting certifications. Familiarity with commercial roasting equipment, software for tracking roast data, and safety protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and strong sensory evaluation skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are essential to consistently produce high-quality coffee tailored to customer preferences and maintain operational efficiency in a dynamic café or production environment.

What are common challenges faced by flexible coffee roasters, and how can they be addressed?

Flexible coffee roasters often handle a variety of bean types and roast profiles, which can make maintaining consistency and quality a challenge. Adapting quickly to different roasting schedules and customer preferences requires strong attention to detail and solid knowledge of roasting techniques. Collaborating with team members, such as baristas and quality control staff, is essential to ensure that each batch meets flavor and freshness standards. Continuous learning and staying updated on the latest roasting equipment and trends can help roasters overcome these challenges and excel in the role.

What is the difference between Flexible Coffee Roaster vs Coffee Quality Technician?

AspectFlexible Coffee RoasterCoffee Quality Technician
CredentialsRoasting certifications, barista skillsQ Grader certification, sensory analysis training
Work EnvironmentRoasting facilities, cafes, specialty coffee shopsQuality labs, cupping rooms, production facilities
Industry UsageCoffee roasting, production, and retailQuality control, sensory evaluation, testing

The Flexible Coffee Roaster primarily focuses on roasting coffee beans, requiring skills in roasting techniques and certifications. In contrast, the Coffee Quality Technician specializes in evaluating coffee quality through sensory analysis and testing. While both roles work within the coffee industry, their responsibilities and required credentials differ, with the roaster emphasizing technical roasting skills and the technician focusing on quality assessment.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Coffee Roaster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,434 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Coffee Specialist (Seattle Coffee Gear)

CSC Generation

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$19 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and explain coffee brewing techniques and equipment to customers through live product demonstrations and consultations.

  • Assist customers in selecting coffee beans and equipment based on their preferences and needs, and promote related products to drive sales.

  • Create educational and engaging customer experiences to promote brand loyalty and support store sales goals.


Job description

Position Overview
As a Coffee Specialist at Seattle Coffee Gear, you are a customer-facing product expert responsible for delivering exceptional, consultative experiences on the sales floor. You bring Seattle Coffee Gear’s passion for great coffee to life through one-on-one customer interactions and live product demonstrations, helping customers understand brewing methods, espresso fundamentals, and coffee equipment in a practical, approachable way.
 
In this role, you focus on engaging customers in real time, listening to their needs, demonstrating products, and translating technical features into clear benefits. You play a critical role in driving sales of espresso machines, grinders, coffee makers, and accessories by helping customers understand the why behind great coffee and confidently guiding them toward products that fit their goals, taste preferences, and lifestyle.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Brand Representation
·        Represent Seattle Coffee Gear’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty. 
·        Lead engaging and informative coffee brewing demonstrations that showcase our Seattle Coffee Gear’s expertise and unique competitive edge offerings.
·        Educate customers on a variety of brewing techniques, including pour-over, French Press, AeroPress, espresso, cold brew, and coffee art.
·        Guide customers in selecting coffee beans based on flavor profiles, roast levels, and origin.
·        Maintain a “coffee-ready” environment by ensuring quality and consistency across in-store brewing and demonstrations.
Sales & Business Performance
·        Recommend appropriate coffee equipment and maintenance practices based on customer needs.
·        Promote and sell coffee products, equipment, and accessories through product demonstrations.
·        Assist the store in achieving revenue goals by driving customer engagement and conversion through education. 
·        Consistently meet or exceed store goals by delivering exceptional customer engagement and sales. Performance is measured by product sales performance through SPH, UPT & guest feedback.
Team Engagement & Store Support         
·        Partner with store leaders to ensure alignment with store priorities. 
·        Collaborate on merchandising strategies that highlight key tools and products featured in classes. 
Operations & Compliance
·        Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
·        Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
·        Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
·        Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws.  Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
·        Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Seattle Coffee Gear policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
 
Physical Requirements
·        Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
·        Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time.
·        Ability to move about the store directing class participants while selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.
·        The capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or to identify specific tastes or scents using the tongue or nose.
·        Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.
·        Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise to grind, tamp, steam, pour, froth, and/or demonstrate other coffee brewing techniques.
·        Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
·        Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise.
·        Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work.
·        Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. While this is the minimum availability, scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.
·        Regular and predictable attendance.
·        Ability to work in a coffee bar area with exposure to hot equipment, steam, varying temperatures, and potential airborne and physical coffee-related allergens.
 
Qualifications & Experience
·        Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment.
·        Passion for coffee and in-depth knowledge of brewing methods, coffee origins and equipment.
·        Ability to create engaging, hands-on experiences for customers.
·        Strong enthusiasm for coffee and a genuine eagerness to share knowledge with others.
·        Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
·        Passion for community engagement and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.

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About CSC Generation

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CSC Generation is a multi-brand technology platform based in Merrillville, IN, United States. The organization operates in the retail sector and utilizes technology to save retail companies from going into bankruptcy, while also offering consumers the ability to lease their purchases. Founded by serial entrepreneur, Justin Yoshimura, CSC Generation has leveraged its proprietary technology and customer database to quickly revitalize distressed retail brands. The company's mission revolves around the concepts of reinvention and innovation as it aims to redefine traditional retail and direct-to-consumer models in today's digital age. Notably, the company has, to date, acquired several brands such as DirectBuy, Killion, and most notably, Z Gallerie, growing fast within the e-commerce sector.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Merrillville, IN, US