Roasting Supervisor

An internal promotion has opened the door for another amazing opportunity to join the Five Senses Coffee team. This time we are on the lookout for an experienced, enthusiastic and dependable Roasting Supervisor to become a key member of our Victorian roasting team. This full‑time role is based at our Cheltenham roastery, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing exceptional coffee for our customers. If you’re passionate about specialty coffee roasting and have excellent sensory evaluation skills, this could be the perfect role for you A Bit About Us We are a proudly Australian‑owned specialty coffee roaster committed to supplying great coffee and exceptional service to our loyal and passionate customers. Five Senses Coffee is a values‑driven company with a unique culture where we strive to be positive, ethical, excellent, and caring in everything we do. Our mission is to positively impact people through specialty coffee. We are committed to being a progressive company that values and supports its staff. We continuously seek to improve our workplace, products, and services. As a certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral company, we use our business as a force for good. Visit to learn more about us Key Responsibilities Reporting to the National Roasting Manager, you will oversee daily operations to ensure the efficient production of high‑quality specialty coffee. Your responsibilities will include supervising workflows, maintaining coffee quality standards, and ensuring all roast profiles meet designated sensory benchmarks. As the Roastery Supervisor, you will also be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of roasting staff, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of roasting equipment to meet food quality, safety, and operational standards. Additionally, you will lead and motivate the roasting team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment. Qualifications At least two years of experience in specialty coffee roasting. A positive, energetic attitude and a willingness to get stuck in. A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves manual work and early starts. (being a morning person is a bonus). Reliability, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency with computers is required, with knowledge of Cropster and Microsoft Suite being advantageous. Prior experience using Giesen coffee roasters is highly desirable. Take on a key roasting role with one of Australia's leading specialty coffee roasters. Work in a small, supportive team focused on fostering an inclusive and high‑performing environment. Competitive base salary plus super. All the Free coffee you can drink At Five Senses Coffee, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is accessible to all. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We value diverse perspectives and are happy to collaborate to provide a supportive recruitment experience for neurodiverse candidates. To our fellow Australians who identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or other Indigenous groups, we respect your cultural diversity and encourage you to communicate any unique requirements so we can work together to ensure a positive recruitment journey. As this opportunity is running over the holiday period, we’ll do our best to get back to all applicants as soon as possible, though responses may come after 2/1/2026. If you want to contribute to a company that strives to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. Hit the Apply button, and let’s start talking. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr