Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee Professional; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee brand is hiring a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Leicester. This role involves overseeing barista operations, training new hires, and ensuring high standards of service. Join a company committed to excellence and enjoy perks like discounts and a smart pension.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Dependable example setter maintaining smooth operations.
• Eager to learn and apply knowledge.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Drive team success and maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Customer Service

Job description

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 (dependant on store location).

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and 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
• Explore more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

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 run deep, with initiatives like the Costa Foundation helping change lives in coffee-growing communities and supporting our local communities.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader is about more than just leading. It’s your chance to step up. You’ll:

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Maintain high standards, from excellent espressos to coffee excellence scores

Who You Are

We’re looking for your unique ingredients:

• A dependable example setter who keeps 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 start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us fairly assess your traits and skills, with human review involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].