Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Cardiff, where you'll blend beans and lead a dedicated team. With competitive pay and fantastic perks, this role offers a chance to innovate and make a difference in your community. Be part of a culture that values diversity and excellence in service, while enjoying benefits like a share scheme and discounts.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Ready to take on new responsibilities and lead.
• Sets an example and can be trusted to keep everything running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Drive success for yourself and your team.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Customer Service

Job description

Barista Maestro

Location: Bridgend, UK ● Cardiff, UK ● Llantrisant, Pontyclun CF72, UK

Req #: 82652 | Date: 02 May 2025

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

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 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 owned stores
• A smart pension that is matched up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• Additional perks can be explored further on our website

We’re committed to being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and fostering a culture based on our 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 community initiatives, you can help make a difference in coffee-growing communities and your local area.

What you’ll do

As a Team Leader, you’ll:

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Innovate with new recipes to energise your team
• Maintain high standards, from crafting excellent espressos to achieving coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who:

• Sets an example and can be trusted to keep everything running smoothly
• Is ready to take on new responsibilities and lead
• Is eager to learn and share steaming hot ideas

When you apply, you'll have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — an AI-powered assessment tool that helps us fairly evaluate key traits and skills. Human review will always be part of the process. Need adjustments? Please email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Job Start Date: 16 May 2025