Barista - accelerated leadership programme (13 months)

Starbucks Coffee Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee retailer as a Barista in an Accelerated Leadership Programme. This 13-month fixed term contract offers you a chance to grow into a future store manager, coupled with mentorship and qualifications, plus benefits like 28 days holiday and 30% partner discount.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + a special celebration day

Free drinks and food on shift

Weekly bag of coffee

30% partner discount

Life assurance

Rental deposit loans

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, passion for people essential.
• UK resident for the last 3 years.
• Must not currently be in education or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Progress from barista to store supervisor during the programme.
• Receive 1:1 coaching from a Professional Development Expert.
• Work towards a recognised leadership qualification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Education

Recognised leadership qualification

Job description

Job Description - Barista - accelerated leadership programme (13 months) (250067174)

Barista - accelerated leadership programme (13 months)

Brand Starbucks Coffee Company

Location

Edinburgh Princes Street (Store# 12172)

118 Princes Street (ground floor)

Edinburgh EH2 4AA

Take your place at the heart of our community as a barista at Starbucks; and grow into a future leader. At Starbucks, your voice matters and our passion for people is brewed into everything we do.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our Accelerated Leadership Programme - a 13-month fixed term contract designed to help you join us as a barista and grow into a store manager of the future. You'll be offered a minimum contract of 20 hours.

This isn’t just a development programme - it’s your chance to shape your career, build your confidence, and make a real impact in your store and community.

What is the Accelerated Leadership Programme?

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you:

• Progress from a barista tostore supervisorduring the programme
• Receive 1:1 coaching from aProfessional Development Expert
• Work towards arecognised leadership qualificationwith the Chartered Management Institute
• Build skills in leadership, communication, team development, and operational excellence

By the end of the programme, you’ll bestore manager readyand eligible to apply for permanent store manager in-training opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need any previous experience, just a passion for people, a drive to grow, and a commitment to learning.

To be eligible, you must:

• You must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are a previous resident of the EU/EEA, you must have gained pre-settlement or settlement status. If you are a non-UK resident, you must be on an acceptable Visa. This visa must cover the full duration of the Apprenticeship, including your End Point Assessment (EPA).
• You must have a substantial skills gap between your current capability and where you would be on completion of the apprenticeship.
• Not be currently be in education or on an apprenticeship programme
• Not be on an Entrepreneur (Tier 1), Student (Tier 4) and Government Authorised Exchange (Tier 5) Visa. Skilled Worker Visas will be reviewed on individual basis.
• Not have a qualification in the similar subject at the same level or higher.

What you’ll get:

• A recognised qualification and real career progression
• All the benefits of being a Starbucks partner—including:
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + a special celebration day
• Free drinks and food on shift
• Weekly bag of coffee and 30% partner discount
• Bean Stock (own a piece of Starbucks!)
• Discounts through Perks at Work
• Life assurance and rental deposit loans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes and long-term career opportunities

What’s the process?

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your Starbucks journey, this is your moment. Here, you’ll be heard. Here, you’ll grow. Here, you belong.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

Know someone who’d be a perfect fit? Please share this opportunity with them and let’s grow together!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at or 1(888) [e-mail]