Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on all food and drink

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader to energize and support the store team at the Drive Thru Airport Business Park in Southend. You will lead shifts with confidence, train new Baristas, and uphold Costa's high standards in service and coffee quality.

This role offers flexible shifts and values a reliable, communicative leader who can maintain a positive atmosphere under pressure and help the team deliver memorable customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team or stepping into a leadership role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and support new staff.
• Customer-focused with energy and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Train and support new Baristas.
• Energetically motivate your team.
• Maintain high service and coffee standards.
• Adapt and respond to busy shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training

Customer service

Job description

• Drive Thru Airport Business Park Southend, Cherry Orchard Way, Essex, Essex, SS41YH, UK

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

Drive Thru Airport Business Park Southend
Cherry Orchard Way
Essex
Essex
SS41YH
UK

Reimagining coffee experiences to make a difference

We’ve been changing the coffee game since day one. Founded by two pioneering brothers back in 1971, that innovative spirit (and love for great coffee) lives on in our cups, communities and Costaristas all over the world. And there’s never been a better time to join us.

“ Finding a company whose culture and values align to yours, and where your strengths are needed and appreciated, is probably the best tip for moving forward in your career.”

• Drive Thru Airport Business Park Southend, Cherry Orchard Way, Essex, Essex, SS41YH, UK