Blue Bottle Coffee’s central kitchen staff work from two locations—Tokyo and Kyoto—producing and preparing baked goods and other food items, then delivering them to all stores. This is a unique role where you can witness the moment Blue Bottle’s delicious food comes to life. In addition to seasonal menu updates and recipe revisions, you can take part in every step of the process as a team, including production, sorting, and shipping. In an environment where your desire to grow will also expand the range of work you’re entrusted with and your food production skills, you’ll be able to develop along with the team.

The hiring location is the Kyoto kitchen.

Key responsibilities:
– Prepare and cook baked goods and other items according to recipes (cookies and pound cakes using seasonal ingredients, as well as café food such as pies and soups)
– Take responsibility for safe, hygienic practices in line with established guidelines at all times
– Know and appropriately store ingredients used in menu items
– Place orders for ingredients and supplies, and manage inventory properly
– Oversee shipping tasks, including packaging and delivery checks to stores
– Interact with all team members with hospitality, and propose and implement actions that help the team work smoothly
– Work with team leaders to facilitate clear communication across departments

Through tasting sessions and quality checks, you’ll have opportunities to propose process improvements to create even better baked goods and café food—growing both individually and as a team. As part of Blue Bottle Coffee, you can also learn about coffee and how to extract it.

Desired profile:
– Someone who can communicate effectively in a variety of situations
– Someone who can take a positive, persistent approach to new changes and challenges
– Someone who can make appropriate decisions even when all information is not available
– Someone who has a genuine love and respect for great coffee and food, and is motivated by providing exceptional hospitality to guests

Required skills and experience:
– Experience in baking/pastry production or kitchen work in the foodservice industry
– Experience with store operations-related tasks such as ordering (preferred)

We warmly welcome anyone who shares our commitment to hospitality and wants to grow with the team.

Employment conditions and other details:
– Employment type: Full-time employee (6-month probation period)
– Annual salary: ¥2,800,000+ (preferred for experienced candidates / negotiable)
– Work location: Kyoto kitchen (373-3 Tamesu-cho, Higashi-iri, Dori Shomen-dori Tsuchidote-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto)
– Working conditions: Variable work schedule each month; shift-based

Other benefits:
– Transportation allowance (in line with company rules; up to ¥80,000 per month)
– 10 days off per month
– Paid leave available (granted after 6 months of employment)
– Special leave programs
– Childcare leave system
– Salary increases (once per year during the evaluation period)
– Free coffee bean supply once per week
– Employee discount (free coffee beverages, food discounts, etc.)
– Uniform provided (apron)

Our team aims to look out for one another and act collaboratively. We support work-life balance by helping create an environment where each person can work comfortably—such as “10 days off per month,” “low overtime,” and “high rates of paid and other leave usage”—tailored to each employee’s life stage.

If you’re interested, please read the information below first, then apply by clicking the blue button labeled “APPLY FOR THIS JOB.”

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Blue Bottle team—a group that truly believes in its own talents, values care and consideration, and approaches work with diligence.