Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Milton Keynes. You'll lead a team, maintain high standards, and enjoy great perks including discounts and a matched pension scheme. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and customer service, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about coffee and teamwork.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep operations smooth.
• Eager learner, turning knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Job description

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:

• 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, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore more perks here: https://costaperks

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.

Though a global brand, we remember our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community agenda. 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 your opportunity to step up. You will:

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

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone we can trust 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 have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us assess traits and skills fairly by comparing responses to role requirements. Human review will always be involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email us.