Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Barista Maestro to inspire a team and create memorable coffee experiences. This role involves leadership responsibilities, day-to-day operations, and customer service excellence. With a focus on teamwork and a commitment to quality, you'll help drive the store's success while enjoying great perks like free drinks and discounts. If you're ready to embrace a dynamic environment and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-shift free handmade drinks

50% discount on food

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Discounted shoe purchase scheme

Savings on gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment with a focus on team leadership.
• Ability to train and accredit new team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts to support colleagues in delivering great customer experiences.
• Maximize sales by utilizing team members' talents.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.33 – 13.33 per hour, rising with training to £12.83-13.83 (dependent on store location).

As a Barista Maestro, you’ll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability, and autonomy. You’ll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing, and other engaging activities. Every day, you’ll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspiring your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do.

What’s involved?

1. Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences.
2. Making the most of people’s talents to maximize sales.
3. Training and accrediting new Baristas.
4. Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team.
5. Driving high standards every time, whether that’s through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores.

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro?

• Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time.
• Team leadership experience in a busy environment.
• Desire to take on shared responsibility.
• A love of turning knowledge into innovative ideas to help your store succeed.
• Willingness to learn, be bold, brave, and action-oriented.
• Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers exciting new challenges.

What we can offer

We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• On-shift free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks.
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan, offering matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover (if you join our pension scheme).
• Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa-owned stores when not working.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories.
• Share Incentive Plan – a chance to become a Coca-Cola shareholder.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Shoes for Crews – Costa’s discounted shoe purchase scheme.
• Huge savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories.
• Feel Good discounts platform and app, offering instant cashback and savings at various retailers.

Additionally, you’ll participate in fundraising for our Costa Foundation, supporting children in coffee-growing communities to access quality education.

A bit about us

At Costa Coffee, our core values are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th consecutive year. Join a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a commitment to delivering great experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues.

We foster a culture of diversity, support risk-taking, continuous learning, and inclusion. Be yourself at Costa.

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• Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD): Retail Operations - Team Leader