Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee; Street; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) at Costa Coffee. You'll lead a team, ensure smooth operations, and innovate new recipes while enjoying great perks like discounts and a matched pension scheme. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and community impact.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension up to 10%

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep operations smooth.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities as a leader.
• Eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Training

Innovation

Job description

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 Costa?

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

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and some pretty 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore more perks here: https://costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic 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.

Though a global brand, we cherish our roots through initiatives like the Costa Foundation and community programs. 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 your chance to step up and:

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Innovate with new recipes to energize your team
• Maintain high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly 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 have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us assess traits and skills fairly by comparing responses to role requirements. Human review and final decision-making will follow. Need adjustments? Email us.