Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coffee retail sector is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) for their Ashford location. This role involves leading a team, training staff, and ensuring high standards of service. With competitive pay and various perks, it's an excellent opportunity for those passionate about coffee and team leadership.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep everything running smoothly.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager to turn knowledge into steaming hot ideas.

Responsibilities

• Creating smooth shifts, even during busy periods.
• Training and accrediting new Baristas.
• Driving success for your team and yourself.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Job description

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Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Location: Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Rd, Sevington, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0SG, UK

Req #83180 | Closing Date: 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 Costa?

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

Enjoy some of our fantastic perks:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme including matched contributions
• 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa owned stores
• A smart pension that is matched up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• More perks available here

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shaping our culture around our core values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots are local, too. Through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local area.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader is about more than just leading; it’s about stepping up. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Driving success for your team and yourself
• Innovating with new recipes to energise your team
• Maintaining high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone we can trust to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities
• A learner, eager to turn knowledge into steaming hot ideas

When you apply, you'll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess traits and skills fairly, with human review involved in final decisions. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment: Permanent
• Start Date: 23 May 2025