Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Swadlincote; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Team Leader in Swadlincote. You'll lead a team, ensure high standards, and create memorable moments for customers. With competitive pay starting at £12.93 per hour, this permanent role offers fantastic perks and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trustworthy to keep everything running smoothly.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Training

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Swadlincote, Hepworth RP - 30 hours per week - Permanent

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 (dependent on store location).

We’re a global coffee brand with bold plans and some fantastic 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 of our perks here

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 continuously to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots matter. Through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader is about more than 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
• Developing new recipes to energise your team
• Maintaining high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We’re looking for your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone trustworthy 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 — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final decision. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Status: Permanent
• Location: Costa Swadlincote Hepworth RP U13, Unit 13, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, United Kingdom