Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A leading coffee brand in Northampton is seeking a Barista Maestro to lead the team, train new Baristas, and maintain high-quality standards. This permanent position offers a starting pay of £12.93 - £13.93 per hour, increasing with training. The right candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for coffee culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to manage the team effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Keep standards high for coffee quality.

Skills

Leadership

Training skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Barista Maestro – Team Leader (Barista Maestro) at Costa Coffee

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.

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

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and perks to sweeten the deal.

We’re 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 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

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• An example setter, 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

How to apply

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — 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. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail]

Role details

Barista Maestro

Costa, Northampton, UK — Permanent

Published on 15 Sep 2025