{"id":2421,"date":"2026-03-18T09:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2421"},"modified":"2026-04-18T00:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:11:01","slug":"roaster-15","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2421","title":{"rendered":"Roaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1918 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Novo-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Novo-Coffee.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Novo-Coffee-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Novo-Coffee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Novo-Coffee-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We\u2019re seeking an experienced and passionate coffee roaster to support Novo\u2019s daily production, maintain quality standards, and contribute to the ongoing development of our roasting program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reports to: Director of Operations &amp; CEO<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">About Novo Coffee<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Novo Coffee is one of Denver\u2019s early pioneers in specialty coffee. We believe great coffee is built on strong relationships \u2013 with the producers we work with, the team we build, and the people who drink our coffee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We aim to create a supportive workplace where staff can grow professionally and develop their skills. Coffee is great, but people are more important.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Position Overview<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Roaster is responsible for daily roasting production, quality control, and supporting order fulfillment. This role requires strong technical ability, sensory skills, and attention to detail to maintain consistency across all coffees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition to roasting, the role contributes to daily production tasks including packaging, inventory support, and maintaining a clean and organized roastery. The roaster works closely with production, caf\u00e9 leadership, and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ideal candidate brings curiosity about coffee, a commitment to quality, and an interest in continually refining their craft. We\u2019re looking for someone who takes pride in the details of roasting, contributes thoughtfully to quality discussions, and is excited to engage with the broader coffee community as Novo continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Core Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Roasting &amp; Production<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Roast coffee on a Loring S35 to fulfill daily wholesale and retail production needs, as communicated through RoasterTools<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Maintain roast logs and batch data in Cropster, including notes and color readings<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Follow established roast profiles while assisting in developing and refining profiles for coffee offerings<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Weigh and prepare green coffee for roasting batches<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Support production tasks including bagging, sealing, stickering, and boxing orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Quality Control &amp; Sensory Evaluation<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The roaster is also an active participant in regular cuppings, contributing to the ongoing evaluation and development of our coffees, both for production and green coffee samples.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Record sensory observations and roasting data for quality tracking<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Monitor roast development, color readings, and flavor consistency across coffees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Equipment &amp; Roastery Operations<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of roasting and packaging equipment<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Maintain an organized, safe, and clean roasting and green coffee workspace<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Inventory &amp; Production Support<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Assist with receiving, organizing, and counting green coffee inventory<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Prepare green coffee for production as needed<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Help maintain adequate roasted coffee inventory for daily orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Team Communication<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Coordinate with production and customer service teams to ensure daily order fulfillment using RoasterTools<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Communicate production issues, inventory needs, or quality concerns when they arise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qualifications<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Minimum 2 years roasting experience<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong sensory skills and familiarity with cupping protocols<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Experience with roast profiling or logging software (Cropster preferred)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to manage multiple production tasks with strong attention to detail<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Basic mechanical or technical aptitude for roasting equipment<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Organized, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Demonstrated enthusiasm for specialty coffee<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Familiarity with RoasterTools is a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Physical Requirements<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to stand for extended periods<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to bend, stoop, and move throughout a production environment<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to taste and smell coffee for quality evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">What Success Looks Like in This Role<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Daily roast production is completed accurately and on schedule<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Coffees remain consistent and meet quality standards across batches<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Roast data and QC observations are documented clearly and reliably<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The roastery workspace and equipment are maintained in clean, working condition<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Communication between roasting, production, and other teams is clear and proactive<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The roaster continues to develop their sensory skills and deepen their understanding of Novo\u2019s coffees and roast approach<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The roaster shares knowledge with warehouse and retail staff, sparking passion and curiosity in the rest of the team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Compensation<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Salary: $60,000-$65,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Benefits<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Health + Dental + Vision<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">2 weeks PTO<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Employee Discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1918,"template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"Denver, Colorado, USA","_application":"heather@novocoffee.com","_company_name":"Novo Coffee","_company_website":"https:\/\/novocoffee.com\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"class_list":["post-2421","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}