Head Roaster 

Noni’s Coffee Roasters is growing, and we’re looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and coffee-obsessed person to join our small team.

(Initially Part-Time)
Start Date: May / June 2026
Hours: Monday | Wednesday | Friday

3 days per week initially, growing to 4 days / full-time

We’re a small roastery nestled in the Stroud valleys, focused on sourcing great coffee, thoughtful roasting, and building something with real care behind it.

We’re looking for a hands-on Head Roaster to lead roasting and quality control. This role works closely with the director but is also trusted to run roasting and QC independently - helping shape how our coffee evolves over time.

The Role

You’ll take day-to-day ownership of roasting and QC, ensuring everything leaving the roastery is consistent, dialled in, and tasting as it should.

This is a practical, hands-on role; roasting, cupping, refining and improving - while working closely with the director on coffee direction and alongside an ops manager supporting the day-to-day running of the roastery.

You’ll be someone who can both collaborate and take the lead when needed

Key responsibilities

• Roasting and managing weekly production

• Managing green stock and ordering

• Maintaining and evolving roast profiles

• Leading quality control (cupping, dial-ins, consistency), maintaining standards and making decisions when needed

• Tasting and checking coffees to keep everything consistent and on point

• Working closely with the director on coffee direction

• Collaborating with the ops manager on production flow

• Helping with packaging and fulfilment when needed

What we’re looking for

• Solid roasting experience (specialty preferred)

• A strong, reliable palate and confidence leading cupping and making quality decisions

• Someone who cares deeply about consistency and the details

• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently when needed

• Practical, organised, and happy to get stuck in

• Comfortable working in a small team

• An interest in sustainability and the wider coffee journey

The setup

• Starting at 3 days per week, with a clear path to 4 days / full-time

• Based in a countryside roastery - a calm setting but with high standards

• A small team, working together to build a brand that has a positive impact

Pay

Pro rata from a full-time range of £28k–£35k (based on experience)

Rough guide:

• 3 days: £18k–£22k

• 4 days (future): £24k–£30k
  

Why this role

A chance to take real ownership of roasting and quality, working closely with the director to shape the coffee and build something with care over time.

This is a role for someone who wants to be hands-on, think about the details, and play a meaningful part in how a small roastery grows.

 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to beans@noniscoffeeroasters.co.uk
We’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.