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What is a coffee supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a coffee supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.07 an hour? That's $33,418 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 14% and produce 775,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCoffee SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,418

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.1

Growth rate 14%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.72%

Asian 5.49%

Black or African American 10.83%

Hispanic or Latino 17.48%

Unknown 4.22%

White 61.26%

Gender

female 71.43%

male 28.57%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a coffee supervisor

  1. Explore coffee supervisor education requirements

    Most common coffee supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    51.4 %

    Associate

    25.7 %

    High School Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific coffee supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Product Knowledge25.44%
    Cash Handling22.28%
    Customer Service14.13%
    Wine13.90%
    Customer Complaints7.96%
  3. Complete relevant coffee supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New coffee supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a coffee supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real coffee supervisor resumes.
  4. Research coffee supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage high-volume university caf and bakery.
    • Roast coffee and maintain roasting equipment.
    • Process payroll information, completing important payroll information and communicating it to the bookkeeper.
    • Provide a safe working environment for employees; comply with FDA and other regulatory standards.
  5. Apply for coffee supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a coffee supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average coffee supervisor salary

The average coffee supervisor salary in the United States is $33,418 per year or $16 per hour. Coffee supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $43,000 per year.

Average coffee supervisor salary
$33,418 Yearly
$16.07 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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