Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee Professional; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) and lead by example in a dynamic environment. You'll train new team members, ensure smooth operations, and innovate with new recipes while enjoying competitive pay and great perks. Contribute to your community and develop your leadership skills within a globally recognized coffee brand.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Trustworthy example setters ensuring operations run smoothly.
• Leaders ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager learners turning knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Drive success for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Trustworthiness

Innovativeness

Job description

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 choose Costa?

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

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and some great 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 pension scheme matched up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund for team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• Explore more perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re committed to 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.

While we are a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. Your role 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 stepping up. Your responsibilities include:

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

Who You Are

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Are trustworthy example setters, ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Are leaders, ready to take on new responsibilities
• Are learners, eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas

When you apply, you’ll have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly, comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing responses and making final decisions. Need accommodations? Email [e-mail].