Head of Specialty Coffee & Experience

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change.

If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like work for Oatly, too. Read on…

Here is the role we are looking to fill:

As the No.1 dairy free alternative for baristas within specialty coffee, Oatly Barista Edition is kind of a big deal in the coffee world. We’re looking for an Oatly Barista enthusiast to take ownership of the success of this product, and unlock new waves of growth; new occasions, new concepts, new times of day, new experiences, and strengthening our relationships withing the coffee community and those connected with it, be that music, cycling or running. There are boundless ways this can be done, so this job will be dynamic and exciting, but at its core this job will entail:

• Develop the strategy for growth for Oatly Barista Edition within specialty coffee, that drives influence within other channels
• Leading and coach a team of 7 x Barista Market Developers & co-leads to execute the strategy within the key cities in the UK and Ireland
• Planning for and facilitating the growth & development of the Barista team (as a collective and as individuals)
• Working with the Brand team and Drinks Developers to further the Oatly mission to reduce consumer reliance on dairy through amazing taste and experience
• Strategic responsibility for Oatly activations and experiences within the coffee industry and communities connected with it, amplifying local successes nationally for maximum impact
• Identifying, creating and maintaining strong relationships which lead to mutually beneficially outcomes for Oatly and the top tier coffee shops, bakeries and other sectors influencing taste experience
• Building fantastic & meaningful relationships with customers, partners and the Oatly crew
• Working with your team to expand understanding of how sustainability impacts the coffee and foodservice industry

Here are the things we need from someone for this role:

• You have a wealth of experience within the specialty coffee/foodservice/restaurant industry, and driving growth within a business
• You have a deep understanding of how the coffee industry works in the UK and Ireland
• You have experience leading and developing a team and delivering through others
• You are connected to trends, spot opportunities, and a track record of drive change to capitalize on these
• You have an understanding of the commercial world, and can balance a results oriented mindset whilst nurturing a quality, values orientated brand.

… And here’s some other things that we think are part of an Oatly team member’s DNA

• You are already engaged with our brand and you love our products
• You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
• You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
• You are ready to make your mark with a pioneering brand, leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and continue the success story of an outstanding company
• You have entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energised by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
• You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

You might be sick of bulleted lists by now, so we wrote this long sentence with all the ways we sweeten the deal to work with us: 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays, carryover days and buy & sell scheme), comprehensive health and travel insurance, life insurance and income protection, free therapy so you can be kind to your mind, RSUs (restricted stock units), an epic office space in Farringdon which comes with loads of snacks and breakfast (and amazing cappoatccinos), genuinely great co-workers who want to see the company and each other succeed, and a fridge full of the best non-dairy alternative in the world for your enjoyment.