Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) who is passionate about coffee and leadership. In this role, you will train Baristas, ensure smooth operations during busy periods, and maintain high standards in service and product excellence. Enjoy competitive pay, amazing perks, and the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive team. Apply now for a chance to make your mark!

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Example setter and trusted team player.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Able to turn knowledge into practical ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Drive success for yourself and your team.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team Management

Recipe Crafting

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’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 more perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. 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.

Though a global brand, we haven’t forgotten our roots. The Costa Foundation and our community agenda allow you to help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader means more than leading. It’s your chance to step up, which involves:

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

Who You Are

We’re interested in 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 — just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing responses to the role’s requirements. Human review and final decision-making will follow. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].