Coffee Innovation Associate Specialist & Barista

The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.

Our mission – to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs throughout the value chain of our business.

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe, Switerland

Company: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee

Act. Rate: Full-Time 100%

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Position Summary

As a Coffee Innovation Associate Specialist & Barista, and part of the R&D Coffee Innovation team, your mission will be to deliver engaging coffee experiences through hands-on coffee creation and storytelling for our Nestlé coffee brands, including Nescafé, Starbucks at Home, Nespresso, and Blue Bottle.

In this role, you will have the freedom to explore new recipes, share your creations, support new coffee product development, and connect consumer expectations with innovation. By hosting internal events and engaging with stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping Nestlé’s coffee culture and maintaining our leadership in the coffee category.

A Day in the Life of a Coffee Innovation Associate Specialist & Barista

Design and present new recipes through immersive tasting experiences and compelling storytelling

Organize and participate in coffee events & workshops tailored for audiences from internal teams up to high-level senior leaders

Lead internal coffee initiatives, foster a coffee service-oriented culture and coach others, ensuring every interaction is engaging, professional and aligned with Nestlé’s brand values.

Become a coffee expert, deepen knowledge in coffee origins, brewing techniques, and sensory profiles

Support innovation and product development through barista expertise aligned with consumer needs

Represent Nestlé as a product and brand ambassador, using each coffee moment to reinforce our leadership, values, and innovation shaping both external perception and internal engagement

Engage with the global coffee community, participate in external coffee events and keep up to date with emerging coffee trends

What will make you successful

Proven experience as a barista with beverage creation and mastery of coffee origins, blends, traditional and modern brewing techniques, and high-end coffee shop beverage creation (e.g., cappuccino, latte, latte art)

Experience in recipe formulation and familiarity with industrial coffee technologies

A strong grasp of food & beverage trends and emerging coffee cultures

Hands-on client-first approach and familiarity with coffee equipment maintenance

Experience in supporting tasting events and workshops in collaborative settings

Recognition in the coffee community through competitions or awards is a strong plus

Creative mindset and adaptability to diverse needs and requirements

Understanding of corporate environments is a plus

Proficiency in English; French proficiency is a strong plus

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

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