Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will lead a team, ensuring smooth operations during busy periods while training new Baristas and maintaining high standards. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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 innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Trustworthiness

Creativity

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 (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
• Explore even more of our perks here

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.

While we are a global brand, we cherish our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. You can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader is more than just 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 and yourself
• Innovating with 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 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 innovative ideas

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess traits and skills fairly, with human review involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].