Job Purpose
The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by
assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and
high-quality product across all Buddy Brew Coffee channels, including Retail, Wholesale, and
Grocery.
This position is responsible for supporting daily roasting operations, maintaining accurate
inventory records, and contributing to efficient production workflows. By assisting in tracking
green and roasted coffee, this role helps ensure that the company is able to meet demand, fulfill
orders accurately, and utilize coffee in a cost-effective manner aligned with departmental goals.
The Assistant Coffee Roaster is expected to develop a strong foundational knowledge of coffee,
including roast profiles, green coffee characteristics, and quality standards. Through hands-on
learning, attention to detail, and a passion for coffee, this role supports continuous improvement
in both product quality and production processes.
Success in this role is achieved by consistently supporting the production team, maintaining high
standards of organization and cleanliness, and contributing to a culture of quality, curiosity, and
operational excellence.
Roasting Manager Duties
• Assist with daily roasting and packaging needs using ShipStation, and
Cropster
• Support the roasting schedule to help ensure coffee is ready for packaging
and order fulfillment
• Work alongside the production team to maintain timely and accurate order
flow
• Assist in monitoring green and roasted coffee inventory levels to help
prevent shortages
• Accurately record and track green coffee purchases, storage, and roasted
inventory on a regular basis
• Communicate clearly with team members in person and via Slack to
support daily production needs
• Maintain a professional and team-oriented demeanor at all times
Skills Required
- Experience using ShipStation and Cropster for roasting and packaging workflows
- Ability to accurately record and track green and roasted coffee inventory
- Clear communication skills and comfort using Slack for team coordination
- Ability to support daily roasting schedule and assist in order fulfillment
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and adherence to quality standards in production
- Passion for coffee and willingness to develop knowledge of roast profiles and green coffee characteristics
What We Do
Buddy Brew Coffee is a specialty coffee craft roaster based in Tampa, Florida, that sustainably and ethically sources top specialty grade coffees. Guided by their motto 'Brew Good; Do Good,' they operate multiple cafe locations and a mobile brew truck, focusing on creating exceptional coffees while investing in their local and global communities.
