Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in coffee retail is seeking a Barista Maestro to inspire a love for coffee and exceptional customer service. This role offers the chance to take on leadership responsibilities while engaging in daily operations and ensuring high standards of quality. With a starting pay that increases with training, you will enjoy a supportive work environment that values teamwork and personal growth. Join a passionate team that believes in making every coffee moment memorable and rewarding.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks

50% discount on food

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership in a busy retail environment.
• Passion for coffee and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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Barista Maestro

Costa Cowley Tesco Oxford RP, Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Req #72260 21 July 2024

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.33 – 13.33 per hour, rising with training to £12.83-13.83 (dependent on store location).

As a Barista Maestro, you’ll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability, and autonomy. You’ll be involved in day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing, and other engaging activities. Every day, you’ll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspiring your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do.

What’s involved?

1. Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering exceptional experiences
2. Maximizing sales by leveraging people’s talents and placing them in the right roles
3. Training and accrediting new Baristas
4. Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team
5. Driving high standards every time, whether through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start. What else makes a great Barista Maestro?

1. Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time
2. Team leadership experience in a busy environment
3. Desire to take on shared responsibility
4. Ability to turn knowledge into innovative ideas to help your store succeed
5. Willingness to learn, be bold, brave, and action-oriented
6. Flexible approach and a can-do attitude to meet daily challenges

What we can offer

We’re really proud of our team’s work, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food and bottled drinks during shifts
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover (if you join our pension scheme)
• 50% off food & drinks in Costa-owned stores via the Costa Discount App when not working
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Share Incentive Plan to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Shoes for Crews – discounted shoe purchase scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness accessories
• Feel Good discounts platform and app for cashback and savings at various retailers

Additionally, you’ll contribute to fundraising for our Costa Foundation, supporting children in coffee-growing communities to access quality education.

A bit about us

Our values at Costa Coffee are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for 14 consecutive years. Join a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and delivering great experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We promote diversity of thought and ideas, approach our work fearlessly, and support risk-taking. We learn and grow constantly. Individuality is championed, and everyone is included. Be yourself at Costa.

Other details

• Job Function (REQUIRED): Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Location: Costa Cowley Tesco Oxford RP, Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom