Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee Professional; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) and lead a team in crafting memorable coffee experiences. With competitive pay and excellent perks, you'll train new Baristas, maintain high standards, and drive team success in a vibrant environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund for team members

Qualifications

• Example setter and trusted leader.
• Eager to learn and develop new ideas.
• Ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Maintain high standards and drive team success.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Job description

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’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
• And more. Explore our perks here.

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real 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.

Although we are a global brand, we haven’t forgotten our roots. Our Costa Foundation and community initiatives allow you to help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading. It’s your chance to step up — and you’ll:

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Develop new recipes to energize your team
• Maintain 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 have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering a few simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us fairly assess key traits and skills by comparing responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].