Job Summary:

This is a management position, overseeing and actively participating in all aspects of a newly established coffee business in Bermuda. This position will require the successful applicant to source and evaluate the raw product, roast and blend a varieties of coffee. Additionally, the Coffee Expert/Head Barista will train staff about coffee and conduct coffee tasting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• This is a management position, overseeing and actively participating in all aspects of the Devil’s Isle Coffee business in Bermuda. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Oversees and actively participates in all aspects of our coffee business
• Professionally manage the day-to-day operations of our coffee roasting operation
• Oversees and has knowledge of all aspects of coffee preparation techniques
• Sources and evaluates the raw product
• Roast and blend varieties of coffee
• Arrange maintenance and repair of equipment
• Manage and train staff in all aspects of coffee preparation techniques and roasting 8. Conducts coffee tasting (Cupping)
• All other duties deemed necessary and befit this leadership position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years experience as a Roaster and Barista with a reputable coffee company
• Proven experience in sourcing and evaluating the raw product
• Ability to roast and blend varieties of coffee
• Proficient in cupping and knowledge of coffee packaging and storage
• Must be a team player, self-starter, responsible, honest, diligent, have a positive attitude, demonstrate good judgment and able to think quickly and clearly
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully conduct staff training
• Ability to train others in roasting, cupping, and coffee blending
• Ability to work well under pressure with a high attention to detail are essential
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and is self-starter
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a commercial espresso machine – knowledge and ability to prepare milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes, but also non-espresso coffee such as drip or press pot.
• All skills require additional work and skill for effective frothing, pouring and latte art.
• This is a highly skilled position for a high end coffee shop.