Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount (50%)

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader for 25+ hours per week with fully flexible shifts, including open/close and weekend work. You’ll lead by example, train new Baristas, and energise the team to deliver warm, efficient service across every shift.

In this role you’ll maintain coffee excellence and store standards, adapt to changing demands, and support colleagues with a positive, reliable approach. Costa Coffee values teamwork and customer-focused energy.

Qualifications

• Experience as a team leader or readiness to step into the role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Energetic, positive and confident leading others.
• Adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new Baristas
• Energise and motivate your team
• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence
• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Team Leader, 25+ hours a week, fully flexible, open/closing shifts. weekend working

At Costa Coffee, we’re all about crafting great coffee and memorable moments. As a Team Leader, you’ll bring energy, confidence and support to every shift. We also offer flexible shifts to suit you and the store.

Why Costa

• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our values, Discipline to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Player, shape how we work. Through the Costa Foundation, you’ll also support communities locally and globally.

What you’ll do

• Train and support new Baristas
• Energise and motivate your team
• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence
• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well

Who you are

• A reliable role model with accountability and maturity
• A strong team player with great communication skills
• Energetic, positive and confident leading others
• Adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure
• Experience as a team leader or ready to step into the role

Reimagining coffee experiences to make a difference

We’ve been changing the coffee game since day one. Founded by two pioneering brothers back in 1971, that innovative spirit (and love for great coffee) lives on in our cups, communities and Costaristas all over the world. And there’s never been a better time to join us.

“ Finding a company whose culture and values align to yours, and where your strengths are needed and appreciated, is probably the best tip for moving forward in your career.”