Head Roaster (m/f/d) 19grams Coffee Roasters

19grams Coffee Roasters is a Berlin-based specialty coffee company, founded in 2002.

Across our four cafés, our roastery, our wholesale business, and our online shop, we live coffee in all its facets.

We are a young, international team with people from over 20 countries, and we are on a mission to make our brand bigger, better, and a little more fun — one bloody good cup at a time.

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Head Roaster to join our small roastery in the heart of Berlin and take full ownership of what comes out of our Probat.

This is a central role: you will be responsible for the creation and production of our coffees, for the smooth running of the roastery, and for leading and developing our roasting team.

This is a permanent, full-time, on‑site position in Berlin, starting as soon as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Roasting & Profiling
• Own the entire roasting process on our Probat — from green coffee selection through roasting, profile development, and quality control.
• Develop and refine roast profiles that protect the character and quality of each of our coffees.
• Monitor and maintain the roasting machinery and ensure consistent, repeatable results batch after batch.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, train, and develop the roasting team in roasting, sensory skills, and quality standards.
• Provide expertise and support in selecting coffees for our range.
• Stay active in the coffee community and keep the team up to date with the latest trends and developments.
• Quality Control
• Run regular cuppings and quality checks to make sure every coffee meets the highest standards.
• Work closely with the tasting team to develop flavour profiles and continuously improve quality.
• Implement quality standards and ensure compliance with all relevant food‑safety regulations.
• Planning & Sourcing
• Work closely with the buying team to forecast green coffee needs and place orders.
• Work with the sales team to understand customer feedback and keep improving our products.
• Support the development of new coffees and blends to grow our range.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry, ideally as a Production Roaster or Head Roaster.
• Extensive knowledge of coffee roasting, including roast profiles, machine settings, and quality control.
• Hands‑on experience operating and maintaining drum roasters (Probat experience is a strong plus).
• Excellent sensory skills for evaluating coffee quality.
• Knowledge of green coffee selection and sourcing.
• Proven experience developing and optimising roast profiles.
• Strong team‑player and communication skills, with the ability to lead and work independently.
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to make quick decisions and solve problems on the fly.
• A solid understanding of workplace and machine safety.
• Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A role with real responsibility in an ambitious, international team.
• A thorough onboarding.
• Flat hierarchies with plenty of room for initiative and personal development.
• A permanent full‑time contract and a competitive salary (GEHALTSSPANNE – bitte eintragen), plus additional perks and benefits.
• The best coffee subscription in town.
• An Urban Sports Club membership (M).

Salary Range

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HOW TO APPLY

Sound like you? If you meet the requirements above and you’re excited about the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a cover letter to

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