Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular coffee brand in Knowsley is seeking a Team Leader, also known as Barista Maestro. In this role, you will lead shifts, train new baristas, and ensure high-quality service and products. The position offers starting pay between £12.93 and £13.93 per hour, with potential increases based on training. Competitive perks include a pension, discounts, and financial support. If you are a reliable leader ready to contribute to a dynamic team, apply now.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matching pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, able to manage busy shifts.
• Leadership skills to handle team responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and implement new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Creating smooth shifts even in busy periods.
• Training and accrediting new Baristas.
• Maintaining high standards of coffee and service.

Skills

Leadership

Training new baristas

Problem-solving

Job description

Barista Maestro

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.

So, why Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 - £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependant 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 that's not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We're passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

We may be a global brand, but we haven't forgotten our roots. That's where the Costa Foundation and our community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.

What you'll do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading (though that's important). It's your chance to step up - which means you'll be:

• Creating smooth shifts even in busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Stirring up success for yourself and your team
• Crafting new recipes to energise your team
• Keeping standards high, from excellent espressos to monthly 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 within the team
• A learner, capable of turning knowledge into steaming hot ideas

When you apply, you'll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai - just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role's requirements. Don't worry - there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail]

Role Details

Location: Prescot, UK

Type: Permanent

Published on: 9 Aug 2025