Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A well-known coffee brand in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Barista Maestro to lead a team and maintain high standards. The role involves training new Baristas, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing busy shifts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for coffee. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

50% discount on all Costa-owned store food and drinks

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension with matched contributions

Financial Support Fund for team members

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and grow a team while maintaining high standards.
• Experience in coffee preparation and customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts even in busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Ensure high standards of coffee quality and service.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Barista Maestro – Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Employer: Costa

Salary: £12.93 per hour

Reference: 293668/759

Date added: 1 hour ago

Role

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) at Costa Coffee. We are what we craft—blending beans with dedication, serving memorable moments, and making greatness every day. As a Team Leader, you will lead and grow a team while maintaining Costa’s high standards.

Benefits

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 perks to sweeten the deal:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme including matched contributions
• 50% discount on all Costa-owned store food and drinks
• A smart pension that is matched up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members in unexpected financial pressure
• More perks available here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re committed to being a great place to work, encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion, and upholding our values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players. We also support the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives.

What you'll do

Being a Team Leader means more than leading; it’s your chance to step up. You will:

• Create smooth shifts even in busy periods
• Train and accredit new Baristas
• Stir up success for yourself and your team
• Craft new recipes to energise your team
• Keep standards high, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re looking for your unique ingredients:

• An example setter, someone we can trust to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
• A learner, who can turn knowledge into innovative ideas

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai—an AI-powered tool used to assess key traits and skills fairly. There will always be human involvement in the review and final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail]