Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on all food and drink in

Job summary

Costa Coffee in Reading is seeking a proactive Team Leader to supervise shifts, train and support Baristas, and ensure high standards of service and coffee excellence. You will energise your team, maintain quality, and adapt to store needs with confidence and reliability.

This role suits someone who likes leading others and delivering great guest experiences in a fast-paced coffee shop environment. As a Costa Coffee Team Leader, you’ll work with a friendly team, enjoy flexible shifts, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a team leader or ready to step into the role.
• Reliable role model with accountability and maturity.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new Baristas
• Energise and motivate your team
• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence
• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Energetic

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 21 August 2026 at 22:00

At Costa Coffee, we’re all about crafting great coffee and memorable moments. As a Team Leader, you’ll bring energy, confidence and support to every shift. We also offer flexible shifts to suit you and the store.

Why Costa

• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our values, Discipline to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Player, shape how we work. Through the Costa Foundation, you’ll also support communities locally and globally.

What you’ll do

• Train and support new Baristas


• Energise and motivate your team


• Maintain high standards across service and coffee excellence


• Use resourcefulness and adaptability to keep everything running well

Who you are

• A reliable role model with accountability and maturity


• A strong team player with great communication skills


• Energetic, positive and confident leading others


• Adaptable, resourceful and calm under pressure


• Experience as a team leader or ready to step into the role