Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) for their Hereford location. This role involves overseeing operations, training new staff, and ensuring high-quality coffee service. Ideal candidates are leaders who can motivate their team and maintain operational excellence while providing a welcoming environment for customers.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• An example setter who can maintain smooth operations.
• A leader ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager to convert knowledge into practical ideas.

Responsibilities

• Creating smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Training and accrediting new Baristas.
• Maintaining high standards in coffee preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

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Barista Maestro

Costa Hereford, The Old Market Pavilion 1, Pavillion 1, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, United Kingdom

Req #83944, posted on 16 June 2025

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 (dependent on store location).

We offer some pretty brilliant perks:

• 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• And more benefits available — explore here:

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shaping our culture around our core values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots are local. Through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than leading. It’s about:

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

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• 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 — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps assess traits and skills fairly, with human review involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Minimum Rate: £12.93
• Location: Costa Hereford, The Old Market Pavilion 1, Pavillion 1, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, United Kingdom