Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) at Costa Coffee in Dalkeith. You'll lead a team, train new Baristas, and maintain high standards while enjoying competitive pay and fantastic perks. Be part of a company that values diversity and community impact.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Generous pension scheme with up to 10% match

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter trusted to keep operations running smoothly.
• Proactive leader willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Learner eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Proactivity

Innovation

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Tesco Dalkeith

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 choose Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93* per hour, increasing with training to £13.43-£14.43 depending on store location.

We are a global coffee brand with ambitious plans and offer some fantastic perks:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme with matched contributions
• 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa stores
• A generous pension scheme with up to 10% match
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• And more. Discover additional benefits here.

We are committed to being a great place to work, where everyone can bring their authentic selves. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and continuously work to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

While we are a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. No matter your role, you can help us make a difference in coffee-growing communities and your local area.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader is about more than just leading—it’s about stepping up. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating smooth shifts, even during busy times
• Training and certifying new Baristas
• Driving success for your team and yourself
• Innovating with new recipes to energise your team
• Maintaining high standards, from crafting excellent espressos to achieving monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone trusted to keep operations running smoothly
• A proactive leader willing to take on new responsibilities
• A learner eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas

For any reasonable adjustments and general inquiries, please contact

*Pay rate effective from 1st April 2025

Additional details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Location: Costa Edinburgh Tesco Extra Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg Road, Dalkeith, Lothian, United Kingdom