Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader in Reading, where you will lead a team of Baristas to deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards. Enjoy competitive pay, training opportunities, and a range of perks. Be part of a culture that values diversity and community impact.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trustworthy, and ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and innovate with new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Drive success for yourself and your team.

Skills

Leadership

Trustworthiness

Creativity

Job description

Barista Maestro

Costa Reading Broad Street, 99 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Req #83082 | 15 May 2025

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.

And as a Team Leader, you can too.

Why Costa?

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

We offer some fantastic 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 for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• And more. Explore additional perks here.

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shaping our culture around our core values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots matter. Through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading. It’s your chance to:

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Innovate with new recipes to energize your team
• Maintain high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone trustworthy to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader ready to take on new responsibilities
• A learner eager to turn knowledge into hot ideas

When applying, you'll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us assess your traits and skills fairly, with human review involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment: Permanent
• Min Hiring Rate: £12.93
• Start Date: 30 May 2025
• End Date: 31 May 2025