Now Brewing - ?coffee quality technician II ?#tobeapartner ?
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only?
celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.?
As?a Coffee Quality Technician II, you will be responsible for driving excellence in the day to day operations for the green coffee cupping room. You will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of quality protocols, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with our global standards. This includes daily cupping and events, quality tests, data entry, and roasting support.
As a ?_ coffee quality technician II, ? _you will... ?
Daily cupping sessions : Oversee the daily cupping program, ensuring all sessions are strategically planned and executed to support quality evaluation and decision-making. Lead the setup and sanitation protocols, ensuring all equipment and environments meet operational and sensory standards. Mentor and guide team members in cupping preparation and evaluation techniques to build quality expertise across the team.
Sample Management: ? Direct the intake and prioritization of all samples, ensuring timely processing, and cupping aligned with quality benchmarks. Establish and refine protocols for sample handling and evaluation consistency. Lead the sample retention program.
Physical testing: Oversee and execute physical testing protocols including but not limited to: green grade, bean size, roasted color, and moisture per the standard operating procedures. Measurements to be recorded in relevant data systems.
Quality programs: Champion the execution and evolution of Green Coffee Quality programs, ensuring alignment with global standards and strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program outcomes support broader supply chain and sourcing goals. Identify and drive improvements in workflows, tools, and documentation to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
Database: ? Ensure timely and accurate data entry across all relevant systems (e.g., Oracle, Smartsheet, Excel), and lead efforts to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.
We'd ?_ love ? _to hear from people with: ?
Skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively
Good communication skills
Experience gathering, recording and reporting on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems.
Effectively collaborator with cross-functional teams to achieve team's goals.
Coffee experience: 2 years.
Ability to develop sensory skills including cupping.
Passionate about coffee quality and sensory evaluation.
Being able to handle tasks that involve physical work such as standing and walking.
One year experience in food science, or other applicable fields.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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