Senior Cacao Roasting

Job Location: Riyadh
About Qand
Qand is a premium bean-to-bar chocolate atelier based in Riyadh. We focus on small-batch chocolate production with strong attention to cacao origin, roasting profiles, and flavor development.
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Cacao Roasting & Grinding Operator to manage the early stages of chocolate production. This role is critical to flavor development and requires precision, consistency, and a strong understanding of batch-based processing.
Key Responsibilities
Roast raw cacao beans according to defined roast profiles
Monitor and adjust roasting parameters to achieve desired flavor outcomes
Operate grinding and refining equipment (grinders, melangers, refiners)
Prepare cacao liquor for downstream chocolate production
Manage batch records and basic production tracking
Work closely with the Head Chocolatier to refine roasting and grinding processes
Requirements
3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in cacao, c...