Barista Maestro

Colonial Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on Costa food & drink

Matched pension up to 10%

Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial Support Fund

Job summary

Costa Coffee in Greater London is seeking a Team Leader to energise shifts, train Baristas, and drive service excellence. You will lead by example, ensuring smooth operations and high coffee standards while fostering a supportive, upbeat team environment.

As a key mentor, you’ll motivate the crew, manage busy periods with calm, and uphold Costa’s service values. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and clear communication to deliver memorable customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team or stepping into a leadership role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and support new staff (Baristas).
• Reliable with accountability and maturity.
• Energetic, positive, confident leadership under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead smooth, efficient shifts.
• Train and support new Baristas.
• Energise and motivate your team.
• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence.
• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Energetic leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Team Leader

At Costa Coffee, we’re all about crafting great coffee and memorable moments. As a Team Leader, you’ll bring energy, confidence and support to every shift. We also offer flexible shifts to suit you and the store.

Why Costa

• £13.75-£14.75 per hour (location dependent)
• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Coca-Cola share scheme
• Financial Support Fund
• More perks: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our values, Discipline to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Player, shape how we work. Through the Costa Foundation, you’ll also support communities locally and globally.

What you’ll do

• Lead smooth, efficient shifts
• Train and support new Baristas
• Energise and motivate your team
• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence
• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well

Who you are

• A reliable role model with accountability and maturity
• A strong team player with great communication skills
• Energetic, positive and confident leading others
• Adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure
• Experience as a team leader or ready to step into the role