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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Keyholder Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has an extensive training program where you will learn from some of the best! Barista/Customer Service/ Key Holder Duties & Responsibilities Include: • Greet and interact ...

FreshBrew Coffee & Tea

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Lead Manufacturing Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair six Probat roasters and supporting systems -- burners and gas ... Lead, schedule, and develop maintenance technicians; set priorities and standards for workmanship

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates

$90 - $140/hr

Lead the Roasting area with accountability for safety, quality, food safety, delivery, cost, associate engagement, and continuous improvement * Manage and develop a team of shift-based leaders to ...

Nexdine Hospitality

Lead Cook

East Greenwich, RI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Lead Cook Location: East Greenwich, RI Hours Per Week: Full Time Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 ... Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. * Season, weigh, measure ...

Nexdine Hospitality

Lead Cook

Plano, TX · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Lead Cook Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Must be available on weekends and holidays Hours: Full Time ... Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. * Season, weigh, measure ...

Nexdine Hospitality

Lead Cook

Plano, TX · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Lead Cook Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Must be available on weekends and holidays Hours: Full Time ... Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. * Season, weigh, measure ...

Nexdine Hospitality

Lead Cook

East Greenwich, RI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Lead Cook Location: East Greenwich, RI Hours Per Week: Full Time Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 ... Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. * Season, weigh, measure ...

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Bamboo Lead Line Cook

Durant, OK · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

The Lead Line Cook (Cook 3) is an advanced experienced level position responsible for providing ... Charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, sauté, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Bamboo Lead Line Cook

Durant, OK · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

The Lead Line Cook (Cook 3) is an advanced experienced level position responsible for providing ... Charbroiling, poaching, deep frying, pan-frying, saute, roasting, griddling, and par-cooking

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How much do lead roaster jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead roaster in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lead roaster do?

A Lead Roaster oversees the coffee roasting process to ensure beans are roasted to perfection according to quality standards. They manage the roasting schedule, monitor equipment, and adjust roast profiles to achieve desired flavors. Additionally, Lead Roasters often supervise roasting staff, maintain inventory, and ensure safety and cleanliness in the roasting facility. Their expertise is crucial in producing consistent, high-quality coffee for cafes or retail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead roaster?

To thrive as a Lead Roaster, you need deep knowledge of coffee bean varieties, roasting profiles, and quality control, often supported by experience in specialty coffee and relevant training or certification (such as SCA certifications). Familiarity with commercial roasting equipment, production software, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, leadership, and effective communication skills are essential for managing roasting teams and maintaining consistency. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality coffee products, efficient production workflows, and a cohesive team environment.

What are some common challenges lead roasters face in maintaining coffee quality during large-scale production?

Lead Roasters often encounter the challenge of ensuring consistency and quality when roasting high volumes of coffee. Variations in green bean batches, changes in humidity, and equipment calibration can all impact flavor profiles. To address this, Lead Roasters must closely monitor roasting parameters, keep detailed logs, and frequently cup the coffee for quality control. Collaboration with production teams and regular equipment maintenance are also essential for minimizing inconsistencies and upholding quality standards.

What is the difference between Lead Roaster vs Roaster?

AspectLead RoasterRoaster
CredentialsOften requires certifications in coffee roasting or barista trainingTypically requires basic coffee roasting experience or certification
Work EnvironmentLeads roasting team, manages quality control, and oversees roasting processesPerforms roasting tasks under supervision, focuses on executing roasting profiles
Industry UsageUsed in specialty coffee shops, roasteries, and cafes with multiple staffCommon in cafes, small roasteries, or entry-level roles

The main difference between a Lead Roaster and a Roaster is that the Lead Roaster manages the roasting process, oversees quality, and leads the team, while the Roaster primarily focuses on executing roasting tasks. The Lead Roaster typically has more experience, certifications, and responsibilities in quality control and team leadership.

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Infographic showing various Lead Roaster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,817 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

General Manager Restaurant Los Gatos Coffee Roasting

LOS GATOS COFFEE ROASTING INC

Los Gatos, CA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Great Team
  • Free Coffee!
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • Parental leave

Special Person Wanted—Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is looking for a superstar to lead our team and care for our guests!

We have a very successful, stable business that’s been operating for 40 years. We are looking for someone to lead it through its next phase. If you are ready to represent our cafe and lead the team? We would love to meet you!

After more than 40 years, the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company's founder and caretaker has decided to take a step toward retirement—presenting an incredible opportunity for someone special to take the reins. We are seeking a full-time General Manager who wants to be a big part of our future and understands the responsibility our coffee shop holds as the center of the Los Gatos community.
The right candidate has extensive restaurant/cafe management (General Manager) experience, wants to lead from the front, has a focus on details and operating standards and, most of all, will love hosting Los Gatos’ guests and want to be a big part of its community. We are looking for the right person more than anything else. We are looking for someone who is positive and likes people.
If the description above sounds like we just described YOU—and you’re looking for a once in 40 years opportunity—we’d love to know more about you!

To find out more, please apply to this post or email your cover letter and resume to us at jobs@losgatoscoffee.com.

A BIT MORE ABOUT US

At Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, we love coffee, we love our community, and we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of each one of our guests! Since our inception in 1982 (44+ years ago!), we’ve specialized in sourcing and roasting the finest coffees from around the world—and our goal is sharing a wonderful coffee experience with everyone who visits.
We are a family-owned cafe and a proud member of the Los Gatos community. As an independent craft roaster and coffee house, we take great pride in our dedication to staff, award-winning coffee, high-quality standards and our service to the wonderful guests who visit us daily.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Customer service focus, integrity, honesty, positive attitude, reliability, eagerness to contribute and strong work ethic required
  • Strong experience and understanding of restaurant general management, including daily operations, labor/scheduling, ownership and delivery of your P & L, hiring and training, health and safety
  • Sincere interest to learn about and/or appreciation for specialty coffee, local wine and live music
  • Innate focus on overall detail and quality of our business, take pride in your work and have a get the job done mentality
  • Natural ability to engage with and understand our guests, discover and respond to their needs
  • Be driven to work side by side with, care for and support our current and future LGCRC team
OUR BENEFITS

For the right person, we will offer a highly competitive compensation package, including bonus, vacation, retirement and health benefits worth up to six figures.