Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader at Costa Coffee in Southampton. You'll blend your leadership skills with a passion for coffee, creating memorable moments for customers while training new Baristas and maintaining high standards. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of perks, all while being part of a team that values diversity and community support.

Benefits

Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep everything running smoothly.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Creating smooth shifts even during busy periods.
• Training and accrediting new Baristas.
• Driving success for your team and yourself.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Innovation

Job description

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Barista Maestro

Costa Southampton Next West Quay, Next SU15, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom Req #82744 05 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 a range of brilliant 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 an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• 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 are local, and 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 is about more than just leading. It’s about:

• Creating smooth shifts even during busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Driving success for your team and yourself
• Innovating with new recipes to energise your team
• Maintaining high standards, from excellent espressos to coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

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

When you apply, you'll begin with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai—answering a few simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess your key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Human review will always be involved in the final decision. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD): Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Job Start Date: 16 May 2025
• Location: Costa Southampton Next West Quay, Next SU15, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom