Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A leading coffee brand is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Bedford. This role involves overseeing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring high-quality service. With a competitive starting pay and numerous perks, this is a great opportunity to grow in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter who can keep operations running smoothly.
• Eager learner ready to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Training and accrediting new Baristas.
• Maintaining high standards for coffee excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team Management

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Rope Walk, Bedford MK42, UK | Req #82807 | 07 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)

We're a global coffee brand with bold plans and some pretty brilliant 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 an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore even more of our perks here

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self into our mix. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots matter. That’s why the Costa Foundation and community initiatives are central to us. You can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than leading — it’s your chance to step up. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating smooth shifts even during busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Driving success for yourself and your team
• Crafting 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 — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Human review always accompanies this process. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
• Location: Rope Walk, Bedford MK42, UK