What we do and why we need you
Do you love coffee? So do we Climate change is putting that ritual under pressure.
So at Koppie we're
creating a new kind of brew, made from local crops, built to last, scalable, durable & affordable
. We're not here to replace anything, we're here to protect it.
The same ritual, new beverage(s). Sound like your cup of (not) tea? Great, join the challenge
You're our
master of taste
. You guard product quality, drive continuous flavour and experience improvements and propose new product and flavour concepts based on valued consumer insights. You interact with baristas and master blenders at our customers to understand their needs. You work with our suppliers and partners to deliver the best products.
What's on the menu?
* Set-up and execute experiments (fermenting, blending and roasting) to improve overall product quality
* Steer product development roadmap (incl. flavours, functionality, …) with CPO and customers
* Assist our customers in achieving their goals by building relationships and showcasing active listening
* Lead (technical) coordination with ingredient suppliers as well as production partners
* Manage, maintain and own the laboratory including equipment, as well as required tools
* Organise, lead and inspire our taste panel
* Maintain clear documentation, feedback and reporting on experiment outcomes and next steps
The essential ingredients
You have or can showcase:
* A Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree in Bioscience Engineering and/or Food Technology or similar through significant clearly demonstrable experience
* Strong knowledge of food and beverage ingredients, organoleptic profiles and application properties, as well as natural production techniques (roasting, fermenting, …)
* Strong sensory skills, gifted with a sense for flavour matching and creation
* An analytical, structured and methodological way of thinking to guide your creativity
* Fluent & professional in English, other languages (Dutch, German, French) are a plus
* A constructive, open attitude, with strong curiosity and a desire to learn and grow
* [Nice to have] Strong interest and knowledge of the coffee world, including certification
* [Nice to have] Interest to leverage AI in the support of product and process development
* [Nice to have] Experience with tasting panels, consumer testing and feedback protocols
* [Nice to have] Knowledge of food regulatory and safety aspects and documentation
What you can expect from us?
* Contract type: Full time or minimum 4/5 | Permanent contract with 6 month trial period
* Starting base salary €35k – €50k gross (Full time) + Net allowance, meal vouchers, healthcare plan
* 20 days holidays + 12 additional days (ADV – Full time)
* Open, high pace and challenging environment where you energy is contributing to something meaningful.
* Minimal travel required of 10% - 2-3 days/month (trade fairs, customer visits, …)
* Cannot have pulse allergy (soy, lupin) or lactose allergy
* We care about your competencies. Your personality & capabilities will define your chance of being selected for this role. Regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, OS system, coffee preference … We actively seek diversity in the work environment because we believe it leads to better results.