Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Leader to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of Baristas, ensuring exceptional service and high-quality coffee experiences. With a focus on training and development, you will inspire your team to achieve success while maintaining the standards of excellence that the company is known for. Enjoy competitive pay, fantastic perks, and the chance to be part of a company that values diversity and community engagement. If you are a motivated leader looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Maintain high standards of coffee excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Barista Skills

Job description

Costa Maidstone Next Eclipse Park, Next, Eclipse Park, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Req #82463

27 April 2025

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) Full time - 35 hours

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 (dependent on store location).

We offer 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots run deep, and through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading. It’s your chance to step up, and you’ll:

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

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone trustworthy to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities
• A learner, eager to turn knowledge into steaming hot ideas

*Pay rate applicable from 1st April 2025

Additional Details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Location: Costa Maidstone Next Eclipse Park, Next, Eclipse Park, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom