Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A global coffee brand is seeking a Team Leader in Maidstone to oversee shift operations and foster a high-performance culture. You will be responsible for training new Baristas and ensuring quality service standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage busy periods. With competitive pay starting at £12.93 per hour, along with unique perks like a share scheme and discounts, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.

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

• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Capacity to train new Baristas and enhance team performance.
• Commitment to high standards in service and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift operations and ensure smooth transitions.
• Oversee training programs for new team members.
• Maintain quality standards for coffee and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Teamwork

Job description

Being a Team Leader means so much more than leading (even though that's still pretty important). It's your chance to step up to the plate - 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 put our trust in to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
• A learner, who can turn their knowledge into steaming hot ideas

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://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 fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.