Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; Kingsteignton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

50% discount on food & drink

Matched pension up to 10%

Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial Support Fund

More perks: costaperks

Job summary

Costa Coffee in the United Kingdom is seeking a confident Team Leader to energise shifts, mentor baristas and uphold coffee excellence.

You’ll schedule, train, and support your store team, ensure smooth service, and adapt to busy periods with calm leadership. Costa offers flexible shifts, a 50% food and drink discount, pension match, and extra perks to reward hard work. This role requires reliability and strong communication, plus a proactive approach to customer care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team or readiness to step into the role.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to train and support new baristas.

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

Training

Communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Team Leader

Free parking

Week days including a day over the weekend

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