Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is looking for a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) to lead and inspire a team in creating high-quality coffee experiences. Enjoy competitive pay with opportunities for advancement and a range of perks including a pension scheme, discounts, and a commitment to community support. Be part of a company that values passion, discipline, and trust, while crafting memorable moments for our customers.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund for team members

Qualifications

• Example setter and team player.
• Willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to transform knowledge into practical ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Maintain high quality standards in coffee preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Training

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 (depending on store location).

We offer a range of brilliant perks, including:

• 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 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 values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

While a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, helping to change lives in coffee-growing communities and support local communities.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader is about more than leading; it’s about stepping up. Your responsibilities include:

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

Who You Are

We’re looking for 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 who can 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 assess traits and skills fairly, with human review involved in final decisions. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].