Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coffee brand is looking for a Barista Maestro in North East England. This role involves leadership, training new team members, and ensuring high service standards. Starting pay ranges from £12.93 to £13.93 per hour, increasing with training. The company offers a range of perks, including a generous discount on food and drinks, a pension scheme, and support for team members in financial need. Join a welcoming team where your ideas can flourish.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Trustworthy individual who can maintain smooth operations.
• Willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and innovate within the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts effectively during busy periods.
• Train new Baristas to ensure high standards.
• Foster a supportive and engaging environment.
• Create new coffee recipes to motivate the team.
• Maintain quality control in coffee standards.

Skills

Leadership

Training and accrediting

Effective communication

Job description

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.

Hours & Pay
Starting pay £12.93 - £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependent store location).

We are 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: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We are passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.

What you’ll do

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

Who you are

• Someone we can put our trust in to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
• A learner, who can turn their knowledge into steaming hot ideas

Application Process

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 your responses to the role’s requirements. Don’t worry – there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision.

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Location: Costa, Durham, UK — Permanent (Published on 19 Dec 2025)