Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A leading coffee brand in Preston is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) to drive team performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you will lead a team, train new Baristas, and ensure high-quality coffee. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience in hospitality. Competitive pay starting at £12.93 per hour with attractive perks.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Smart pension scheme

Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within the hospitality sector.
• Ability to train and mentor new team members.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team while maintaining high standards.
• Train new Baristas to ensure consistency.
• Ensure smooth operations during busy shifts.
• Maintain quality through excellent coffee-making.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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. As a Team Leader, you can lead the team and help deliver excellent coffee and customer experiences.

Why Costa

• Starting pay £12.93 - £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43 - £14.43 (dependent on store location)
• Global coffee brand with bold plans and strong 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

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

• 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 practical ideas

Application process and notes

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. There will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision.

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