Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the coffee sector is seeking a passionate Team Leader to inspire and guide their team. This role is about more than just leadership; it's an opportunity to create memorable experiences for customers while maintaining high standards in service and product quality. You'll be responsible for training new Baristas, crafting exciting recipes, and ensuring smooth operations even during peak times. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and community, and help shape the future of coffee excellence while enjoying fantastic perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund for team members

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to train and develop new team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts and maintain high standards during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas while ensuring team success.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Training and Development

Job description

Category: Retail Operations - Team Leader

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, GB, EH223PP

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.

So, why Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93* per hour, rising with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependant on store location).

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• 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

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

We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means so much more than leading (even though that’s still pretty important). It’s your chance to step up to the plate – which means you’ll be:

• Creating smooth shifts even in busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Stirring up success for yourself and your team
• Crafting new recipes to energise your team
• Keeping standards high, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• An example setter, someone we can put our trust in to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
• A learner, who can turn their knowledge into steaming hot ideas

*Pay rate applicable from 1st April 2025