Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking coffee brand as a Barista Maestro, where your passion for coffee and leadership skills can shine. As part of a dynamic team, you'll inspire others while creating memorable experiences for customers. Enjoy perks like free drinks, discounts, and a supportive environment that values your contributions. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a company that champions individuality and teamwork. If you're ready to embrace challenges and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

On-shift free handmade drinks

50% discount on food and bottled drinks

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover

Costa Discount App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Discounts on gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Shoe purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to lead a team and manage store operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Train and accredit new Baristas while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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Barista Maestro

Costa Maidstone Grove Green Tesco, Grovewood Drive North, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Req #72122 17 July 2024

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) Maidstone Tesco

Free parking

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.33 – 13.33 per hour, rising with training to £12.83-13.83 (depending on store location)

As a Barista Maestro, you’ll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability, and autonomy. You’ll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing, and other activities. Every day, you’ll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspiring your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do.

What’s involved?

1. Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences
2. Making the most of people’s talents to maximize sales
3. Training and accrediting new Baristas
4. Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team
5. Driving high standards every time, whether through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro?

1. Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time
2. Team leadership experience in a busy environment
3. Desire to take on shared responsibility
4. A love of turning knowledge into actionable ideas to help your store succeed
5. Willingness to learn and be bold, brave, and action-oriented
6. Flexible approach and can-do attitude, as each day offers new challenges

What we can offer

We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• On-shift free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover (if you join our pension scheme)
• Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa stores when not working
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Share Incentive Plan – opportunity to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 10% matched contributions
• Shoes for Crews – Costa’s discounted shoe purchase scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships & fitness accessories
• Feel Good discounts platform and app for instant cashback and savings at various retailers

Additionally, you'll participate in fundraising for our Costa Foundation, supporting children in coffee-growing communities to access quality education.

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values: Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th consecutive year. Join a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver excellent experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We encourage diverse thoughts and ideas, approach our work fearlessly, and support risk-taking. We learn and grow continuously. Individuality is championed, and everyone is included. Be yourself at Costa.

For reasonable adjustments and general queries, please contact us.

Other details

• Job Function (REQUIRED): Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Job Start Date: 02 August 2024
• Location: Costa Maidstone Grove Green Tesco, Grovewood Drive North, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom