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Bear Lake Coffee Co.
Barronett, WI (In Person)
$67,600 Salary, Full-Time
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Bear Lake Coffee Co. is a fourth-wave roastery and coffeehouse in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and a Certified B Corporation built on Coffee With A Purpose®: sourcing and roasting exceptional, exploitation-free specialty coffee, and proving the best cup in the world can also be the most responsibly sourced. Every lot is evaluated at origin, cupped by Q Grader certified professionals, and independently scored by Coffee Review — certified for ethics, sourced for quality, third-party validated on both. We give 2% of revenue back to the communities behind our coffee. That's rare. As our Roaster, you'll own the daily roast on a Diedrich IR-12 — roasting to profile, protecting quality and consistency, and keeping production running cleanly and on schedule across every channel. It's a hands-on craft position with real ownership of the roast. Here's the opportunity: Bear Lake is growing. We're approaching the limits of our Barronett roastery, and in the years ahead we'll build a new Midwest roastery to meet demand. This role starts part-time and scales as we do — a genuine ground-floor shot to rise from Roaster in Barronett to Head Roaster at our next location. For the right person, it's a chance to trade the city for the Northwoods, bet on a roaster on the rise, and build a real roasting career over the next few years. Sample career path and training provided: Roaster (1-2 years) @ Barronett, WI Head Roaster (2-3 years) — @ new Midwest location (TBD) Reports to: Founder & Head Roaster Responsibilities Roasting & Quality Roast to profile on our Diedrich IR-12, maintaining consistency batch to batch and day to day Execute the daily roast schedule to meet production volumes and order deadlines Log roast data accurately, including batch weights, weight loss, roast color, and development, using roast-profiling software (e.g., Cropster or Artisan) Track roast dates, batch logs, and inventory rotation (FIFO) Participate in quality control, including cupping and profile evaluation, to uphold our standards Identify and flag profile drift, defects, or quality concerns to roasting leadership Support profile development and refinement alongside the Head Roaster Green Coffee & Inventory Take inventory of green coffee and reconcile against production needs Support green coffee handling, storage, and organization Help plan roast schedules around green inventory, roast dates, and order demand Roastery Operations Perform daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance on the Diedrich IR-12 and related equipment Maintain a clean, organized, and safe roasting environment at all times Always follow food safety and cleanliness standards Support post-roast workflow, including blending, packaging, and handoff to fulfillment Assist with fulfillment of online, in-house, and wholesale orders as production needs require Identify and communicate workflow improvements or inefficiencies Help train and mentor the Fulfillment & Roastery Assistant and support a smooth daily production schedule alongside roasting leadership Sales Support Partner with the Wholesale Account Executive to ensure wholesale orders are roasted, packaged, and shipped accurately and on time Communicate roast schedules, lead times, and product availability to support wholesale commitments Flag inventory constraints, substitutions, or potential delays that could affect customer orders Provide product knowledge — roast profiles, origins, and tasting notes — to support sales conversations and customer questions Prepare samples, custom roasts, and wholesale requests as needed for prospective and existing accounts Support a smooth handoff between production and sales to protect the customer experience across every channel Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Prior production or commercial roasting experience preferred Demonstrated ability to roast to profile and maintain consistency across batches Comfortable using or learning roast-logging / profiling software Strong palate and interest in cupping and quality control Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a daily schedule Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; cross-team collaborative Strong organizational and time-management skills Reliable, punctual, and consistent work ethic Positive attitude, creativity, and eagerness to keep learning the craft