Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Barista Maestro at a leading coffee brand, where you will inspire your colleagues and create memorable customer experiences. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working in a vibrant environment. Enjoy perks like free drinks during shifts, generous discounts, and a chance to contribute to community initiatives. If you thrive in a lively atmosphere and love coffee, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a difference.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks during shifts

50% discount on food and bottled drinks

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection

50% off food & drinks in Costa-owned stores

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Discounted shoe purchase scheme

Savings on gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for coffee and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in delivering great customer experiences.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Drive high standards in coffee quality and service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.33 – 13.33 per hour, rising with training to £12.83-13.83 (dependant store location).

As a Barista Maestro, you’ll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability, and autonomy. You’ll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing, and other engaging activities. Every day, you’ll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspiring your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do.

What’s involved?

1. Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences
2. Maximizing people's talents to increase sales
3. Training and accrediting new Baristas
4. Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team
5. Driving high standards every time, whether through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro?

1. Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time
2. Team leadership experience in a lively environment
3. Desire to take on shared responsibility
4. A love of turning knowledge into innovative ideas to help your store succeed
5. Willingness to learn and be bold, brave, and action-oriented
6. Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers exciting new challenges

What we can offer

We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• Free handmade drinks during shifts plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover (if you join our pension scheme)
• Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa-owned stores when you’re not working
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Share Incentive Plan – opportunity to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Shoes for Crews – discounted shoe purchase scheme
• Savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories
• Feel Good discounts platform and app for cashback and savings at various retailers

Additionally, you'll be supporting fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities access safe and quality education.

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values: Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th consecutive year. Join a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a commitment to delivering great experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We encourage diverse thoughts and ideas, approach our work fearlessly, and support each other to take risks. We learn and grow constantly. We champion individuality and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves at Costa.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Locations: Alderley Edge SK9, UK; Costa Alderley Edge, 24 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East; Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4; Wilmslow SK9