Stealth Hospitality Startup · 22 hours ago
Tea Production & Milling Consultant
Santa Monica, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStealth Hospitality Startup is developing a premium line of powdered teas for wholesale distribution, seeking an experienced consultant with expertise in tea production and milling. The role involves guiding equipment selection, sourcing strategies, production optimization, unit economics, and quality assurance for the launch of their product line.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Advising on bead mills, stone mills, and cooling systems for tea powderization
Identifying tencha suppliers, evaluating cultivars, and establishing quality standards for raw materials
Setting milling parameters (temperature control, particle size targets, throughput) for different tea types
Help to model costs, yields, and pricing for a wholesale product line
Establishing testing protocols for color, particle size, and compound preservation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in tea production, processing, or manufacturing
Direct experience with milling/grinding equipment for tea or similar food products
Knowledge of Japanese tea industry practices, sourcing, and supplier relationships
Understanding of matcha production specifically (tencha selection, stone milling vs. modern methods)
Experience with food-grade manufacturing, quality control, or food science
Preferred
Chashi (tea master) certification
Experience at a matcha brand or Japanese tea exporter
Food science background with specialization in tea
Company
Stealth Hospitality Startup
Madrid, Madrid
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase