Taster/ Tea Taster

Greeting from Global Zone Hr ServiceWe have opening for the Profile of Sr.Tea Taster/ Tea Taster - TEA FACTORY Job Title: Senior Tea TasterLocation: Kolkata, IndiaDepartment: Quality & ProcurementReporting To: Head of Procurement Office Location: C3-34/A/A/New Budge Budge Trunk Road, Near PillarNO. 70, P.O.- Gobindapur, P.S.-Maheshtala,Kolkata, MaheshtalaMunicipality , South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal Key Responsibilities:Tasting & Evaluation:• Evaluate teas across all origins (Assam, Darjeeling, Dooars, Nilgiris, etc.) for liquor, aroma, leaf grade, and cup quality.• Maintain tasting notes, reports, and quality benchmarks.Sourcing & Procurement Support:• Assist in selecting teas during auction and private sales.• Guide procurement decisions based on market trends and client requirements.Blend Development:• Create and standardize tea blends based on customer specifications or in-houserequirements.• Maintain consistency in taste profile across batches.Quality Assurance:• Ensure teas meet internal quality and food safety standards.• Collaborate with QC and production teams to address deviations.Market & Client Collaboration:• Stay updated on global tea trends and consumer preferences.• Participate in client tastings and product development discussions as needed.Mentoring & Training:• Lead and mentor junior tea tasters and quality control team members.• Organize internal tasting sessions to improve team palate sensitivity. Key Requirements:• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tea tasting, grading, andprocurement. • Education: Graduate in any discipline; specialized training or certifications in tea tasting/tea management preferred.• Skills:• Exceptional sensory and palate acuity.• Deep understanding of tea grades, regions, seasonal variations.• Strong communication and documentation skills.• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.• Proficiency in Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualities:• Strong industry network across North & South Indian gardens.• Familiarity with international quality standards and export market expectations.• Strategic thinking with a flair for innovation in blend creation.Compensation:Commensurate with experience and industry standardsIf Interested Kindly Share Updated Resume at with following DetailsCurrent CtcExpected CtcNotice Period