Coffee Cupper and Quality Supervisor

Job Description

Job Category:                      Quality Control / Coffee Production

Employment Type:              Full-Time

Work Place:                          Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with travel to surrounding and coffee-producing regions required)

Salary: based on the company scale

Number of Vacancies:        1

 Job Summary

 ANYA Coffee Export is seeking a skilled and detailed-oriented coffee cupper and quality supervisor. The successful candidate will lead Sensory evaluation, oversee quality control across the supply chain, and ensure that all coffee meets both company standards and international buyer requirements. The role involves close coordination with washing stations, the export processing mill, and maintains consistent quality form to export.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead professional cupping session and final quality decisions for all commercial and specialty lots.

• Grade, classify, and approve coffee according to Ethiopia standards and specific buyer profiles.

• Supervise quality control activities at the company’s export processing mill (cleaning, hulling, grading, sorting, and preparation for export).

• Conduct regular quality audits at washing stations and draining facilities, identifying process gaps and driving corrective actions.

• Mange the preparation, evaluation, and export samples to international buyers.

• Maintain accurate quality records, cupping profiles, and inventory tracking of green stock.

• Prepare clear quality reports and present findings and recommendations to management.

• Work closely with suppliers and station managers to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement.

• Perform other quality and export – related duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Coffee Science, or Food Engineering, or a closely related filed.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in coffee cupping, quality control, quality supervision.

• Proven practical experience in sensory evaluation is strong advantage.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian coffee origins, varieties, processing methods, and grading systems.

• Solid ability to identify quality defects and moisture-related issues.

• Good understanding of international export quality requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong analytical, reporting, communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to travel to coffee-producing regions as required.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and relevant supporting documents by email.

Email: lemlemtesfayelem@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0910156371

Application Deadline: November 24, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.