Obadiah is a modern coffee roastery in Edinburgh. We have a highly considered approach to sourcing and roasting, one that consistently seeks to reflect the work of the producers and the quality of their coffees.

Our offering extends further than coffee supply, to supporting our customers genuinely with excellence at every stage of their coffee journey. Our commitment to this is key in enabling the true expression of our coffees to be enjoyed. We believe great customer satisfaction comes from more than simply enjoying our coffees. Importantly, it extends from our willingness to nurture honest relationships, being kind and considerate in our approach.

Since we began in 2017 we have developed relationships with friends and customers around the world, who enjoy brewing our coffees and share our values for clean and expressive coffee.

As we look to expand and grow our partnerships, we are looking for a dynamic, results driven Head of Coffee to join our team. It’s important that candidates fit the criteria outlined below, and share the values we talk about above.

About the Role

The Head of Coffee is responsible for directing, curating and roasting Obadiah’s seasonal coffee offering. They are responsible for maintaining the quality of Obadiah’s raw and roasted coffees, and will continue to drive us forward with a progressive, modern approach to coffee.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with raw coffee producers and importers, procure seasonal coffee catalogs, agree supply contracts in line with company budgets, maintain quality standards and support in other general areas as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Obadiah’s network of green coffee importers and producers.

• Travel to coffee farms to source coffee and learn from with suppliers.

• Assess roasted coffee samples for quality with the intention to make purchase decisions and maintain consistency across our roasting production.

• Manage budgets, purchase coffee and conduct future purchase forecasting.

• Conduct weekly production roasting.

• Attend collaborative tasting events or presentations and industry networking events to develop supplier relationships and enhance Obadiah’s market presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the specialty coffee industry, specifically in sourcing/roasting/quality assessment is essential.
  
• A keen interest and understanding for specialty coffee is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and market trends.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

What We Offer

• 40 hours (5 days) per week.

• A competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.

• 28 days holiday entitlement.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a fast growing company.
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are the ideal candidate for this position.

Please send your application to jobs@obadiahcoffee.com with the subject line “Head of Coffee Application - [Your Name].”

Application Deadline

Friday 15th November 2025 (shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing and the position may close earlier if successfully filled).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obadiah is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees.

We have exciting, ambitious plans as we look ahead and invite you to step into a key role within the team at Obadiah.