Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Stoke-on-Trent. Lead, train, and inspire your team while maintaining high standards in a vibrant retail environment. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep operations smooth.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Training

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Location: Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent ST4, UK | Req #82374 | Closing Date: 23 April 2025

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.

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're a global coffee brand with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore even more of our perks here

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots run deep. 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 means more than leading. It’s your chance to step up — responsibilities include:

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

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• 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 steaming hot ideas

For any reasonable adjustments or queries, please get in touch with us.

*Pay rate applicable from 1st April 2025

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Minimum Hiring Rate: £12.93
• Job Start Date: 16 May 2025