Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee shop is seeking a Team Leader to manage shifts and train new Baristas. This role involves ensuring smooth operations, driving team success, and maintaining high standards in coffee quality. Join a company that values diversity and supports community initiatives.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme with matched contributions

50% discount on all food and drinks in Costa stores

A pension scheme matched up to 10%

The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures

Qualifications

• Is trustworthy and can keep everything running smoothly.
• Is ready to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Is eager to learn and share ideas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operations during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Drive success within your team.
• Create new recipes to energize your team.
• Maintain high standards, from quality espresso to coffee excellence scores.

Skills

Leadership

Trustworthiness

Teamwork

Job description

Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Rd, Sevington, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0SG, UK ● Costa Ashford RP, Pod B Ashford Retail Park, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Req #83180

19 May 2025

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. It's about blending beans with dedication, serving up memorable moments, and proudly making greatness every day.

And as a Team Leader, you can too.

Why join Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93 per hour, increasing with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependent on store location).

We offer a range of brilliant perks, including:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme with matched contributions
• 50% discount on all food and drinks in Costa stores
• A pension scheme matched up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures

We are committed to being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fostering a positive culture based on our values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots are local, and through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help make a difference in coffee-growing communities and your local area.

What you’ll do

As a Team Leader, your role goes beyond managing shifts. You will:

• Ensure smooth operations during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success within your team
• Create new recipes to energize your team
• Maintain high standards, from quality espresso to coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is trustworthy and can keep everything running smoothly
• Is ready to take on leadership responsibilities
• Is eager to learn and share ideas

When applying, you'll have a quick, informal chat via Sapia.ai — a simple, flexible assessment tool that helps us fairly evaluate your traits and skills. Human review always follows. For adjustments, contact us at [e-mail].

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Location: Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Rd, Sevington, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0SG, UK