Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista Maestro, where you’ll inspire your team and deliver unforgettable customer experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities while working in a vibrant environment. With competitive pay and a range of fantastic perks, including discounts and a retirement plan, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to serving great coffee. If you have a love for coffee and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Free handmade drinks during shifts

50% discount on food and bottled drinks

Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover

Costa Discount App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership in a dynamic retail environment.
• Ability to train and mentor new team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
• Train and accredit new Baristas while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Coffee Knowledge

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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Barista Maestro

Costa Carlisle Kingstown RP Pod, Unit E, Kingstown Retail Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Req #71498 01 July 2024

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

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 (dependant 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 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. Maximizing sales by leveraging people’s talents and placing them in the right roles
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 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?

1. Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time
2. Team leadership experience in a dynamic environment
3. Desire to take on shared responsibility
4. A love of turning knowledge into innovative ideas to help your store succeed
5. Willingness to learn and be bold, brave, and action-oriented
6. Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers 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:

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

Additionally, you’ll participate in fundraising for the Costa Foundation, supporting children in coffee-growing communities with access to 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 passionate, warm team that shares a love for coffee and delivering great experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We promote diversity of thought and ideas, approach our work fearlessly, and support one another to take risks. We learn, grow, and champion individuality in an inclusive culture. Be yourself at Costa.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Minimum Salary: £12.33
• Job Start Date: 19 July 2024
• Location: Costa Carlisle Kingstown RP, Unit E, Kingstown Retail Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom