Job Description

About Organisation

:

From its first steps into business

in 1980

to a vibrant conglomerate today, with a leadership status in various sectors, the Classic Group has come a long way. The Group is today home to enterprises in spaces as diverse as

real estate, distribution, retail, and hospitality and gourmet coffee

- but, at its core, retains the

entrepreneurial zeal and endeavour

to offer the

highest quality

products and

best value

to customers.

Harley Coffee & Classic Coffees, part of the renowned Classic Group, specializes in cultivating, producing, and trading high-quality coffees. With over 1,000 acres of estates in Karnataka's Sakleshpur, Balehonnur, and Chikmagalur districts, the company is known for its award-winning Harley Estate. Harley Coffee offers 100% pure, additive-free coffee, recognized globally and exported worldwide. The company seeks passionate, customer-focused individuals eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

Job Profile - Junior Coffee Roaster

Organisation: Harley Coffee & Classic Coffees (Part of the Classic Group)

Location: Bangalore

Department: Roastery

1. Job Summary

The Coffee Roaster - Junior Level will be responsible for handling day-to-day roasting operations and establishing consistent roasting practices for Harley Coffee. This role will play a key part in setting up basic roast profiles, maintaining quality standards, and supporting production, packaging, and coordination with estates. The role requires a hands-on professional with prior roasting exposure, a strong learning mindset, and willingness to travel.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Roasting & Production

Independently operate and monitor coffee roasting machines as per defined production requirements. Develop, execute, and maintain basic roast profiles for different coffee varieties and blends. Monitor roast parameters such as time, temperature, and airflow to ensure consistency. Handle cooling, degassing, and preparation of roasted coffee for packaging. Maintain daily roasting logs, batch records, and production data.

B. Quality Control & Sensory

Conduct routine sensory checks and basic cupping for quality consistency. Identify roast defects and flavor deviations and take corrective actions. Maintain sample references and roast documentation for benchmarking.

C. Inventory & Equipment Management

Coordinate green bean intake, weighing, and usage planning. Monitor green and roasted coffee stock levels. Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and safe handling of roasting equipment. Follow hygiene, safety, and SOP standards within the roastery.

D. Packaging & Dispatch Support

Coordinate packaging, labeling, and batch identification. Support timely dispatch for retail, wholesale, and internal requirements. Work closely with operations and sales teams for order planning.

E. Travel & Estate Coordination

Travel to Harley Coffee estates and partner facilities as required. Coordinate with estate and processing teams to understand bean characteristics and processing variations. Support quality alignment, trials, audits, and process improvements across locations.

3. Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Hands-on knowledge of coffee roasting fundamentals and production workflows. Basic understanding of specialty coffee profiles and roast development. Ability to work independently and manage roasting operations. Basic documentation, reporting, and data recording skills. Familiarity with roast profiling software is an advantage.

Behavioural Skills

High sense of ownership and responsibility. Strong attention to detail and consistency. Willingness to experiment, learn, and improve processes. Good communication and coordination skills. Flexibility to travel and work in production environments.

4. Qualifications & Experience

1-2 years of hands-on experience in coffee roasting or cafe roastery operations. Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Hospitality, Agriculture, or related fields preferred (not mandatory). Passion for specialty coffee and quality-driven production.

5. Salary Range

?28,000 - ?40,000 per month

(?3.5 - ?4.8 LPA), depending on experience and practical roasting exposure.

6. Work Environment

Full-time role based in Bangalore. Hands-on production environment involving heat exposure and standing work.

Travel is required

to estates and other locations for coordination and quality alignment. Flexible working hours may be required based on production and dispatch schedules.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?35,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Work Location: In person