Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; Barnstaple; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Costa Coffee seeks a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) to manage shifts, train Baristas, and enhance team dynamics at their Barnstaple location. With competitive pay and benefits, this role promotes leadership in a vibrant coffee culture, ideal for those ready to make a positive impact.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension scheme

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail team leader role.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth shifts and high operational standards.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Develop new recipes to engage the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Training

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Location: Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2AU, UK

Req #84267 | Date: 29 June 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 work at Costa?

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

We offer some fantastic perks:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme, including matched contributions
• 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa stores
• A smart pension scheme with up to 10% matching
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• And more benefits available — explore here

We’re committed to being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fostering a culture based on our core 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 our community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing regions and support your local community.

What you’ll do

As a Team Leader, you'll:

• Ensure smooth shifts, even during busy times
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Develop new recipes to energise your team
• Maintain high standards, from excellent espresso to coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who:

• Sets an example and can be trusted to keep things running smoothly
• Is ready to take on new responsibilities
• Is eager to learn and turn knowledge into innovative ideas

When you apply, you'll participate in a quick, informal chat via Sapia.ai — a tool that helps us fairly assess your traits and skills. Human review will always follow. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Type: Seasonal
• Start Date: 01 July 2025