Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Barista Maestro at a leading coffee brand, where you’ll inspire others and create memorable customer experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working in a vibrant environment. With a starting pay that increases with training, you’ll be at the forefront of operations, ensuring quality and consistency in every cup. Enjoy fantastic perks, from free drinks during shifts to discounts on food, and be part of a company that values diversity and encourages personal growth. If you’re passionate about coffee and people, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks during shifts

50% discount on food and drinks

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Discounted shoe purchase scheme

Savings on gym memberships

Access to discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership within a busy environment.
• Ability to train and mentor new staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Maximize sales by leveraging team talents and training new Baristas.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Passion for coffee

Job description

Barista Maestro

St James Retail Park, Bochum Pkwy, Jordanthorpe, Sheffield S8 8JA, UK | Req #70391 | 09 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 (dependant 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. Leading 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. Familiarizing yourself with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with your team
5. Driving high standards consistently, 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. A desire to share responsibility and lead by example
4. A love of transforming knowledge into innovative ideas to help your store succeed
5. Willingness to learn, be bold, brave, and action-oriented
6. A flexible approach and can-do attitude to face each day’s new challenges

What we can offer

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

• Free handmade drinks during shifts, plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Cover (if you join our pension scheme)
• 50% discount on food & drinks in Costa stores when not working via the Costa Discount App
• 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 – Costa’s discounted shoe purchase scheme
• Savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories
• Access to Feel Good discounts platform and app for cashback and savings at various retailers

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

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values: Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’ve been 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 a commitment to delivering great experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We promote diversity of thought and ideas, encourage fearless approaches to work, and support one another to take risks. We believe in learning, growth, and inclusivity — you can truly be yourself at Costa.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Job Start Date: 10 July 2024
• Location: St James Retail Park, Bochum Pkwy, Jordanthorpe, Sheffield S8 8JA, UK

Additional notes

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom