North County Roastery

Roastmaster

Meet Master Roaster, Jason Walker, who tells us about his job at North County Roastery in Oceanside.

Coffee Shop/Restaurant managers lead many aspects of their restaurant’s operations. To do this, they rely on a variety of useful skills—whether they’re making decisions about specific menu items or training employees during their first day on the job.

The skills a restaurant manager needs can include: Customer service, Financial management; including payroll, revenue, and expenses, Vendor research, Interpersonal communication, Teamwork, Conflict resolution, Problem-solving, and Data analysis.

In Addition to this, coffee shops that have a coffee roaster requires exceptional understanding to coffee as well as performing the roasting process.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$60,000 - $75,000/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Food & Hospitality

a vast, fast-paced sector focused on creating memorable guest experiences through service, lodging, and dining

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

California Roasting Collective

Introduction to Roasting and Cupping

San Diego Coffee Training Institute

Introduction to Roasting and Cupping

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments