Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.75–£14.75

Food & drink discount

Pension matching up to 10%

Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial Support Fund

Costa perks link

Job summary

Costa Coffee is hiring a Team Leader to energise and guide the store team. You’ll oversee shifts, coach Baristas, and uphold coffee excellence with a positive, proactive approach.

This role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and adaptability to a fast-paced retail environment at Costa locations in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience as a team leader or ready to step into the role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Reliable role model with accountability and maturity.

Responsibilities

• Lead smooth, efficient shifts.
• Train and support new Baristas.
• Energise and motivate the team.
• Maintain high service and coffee-excellence standards.
• Use resourcefulness to keep everything running well.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Team Leader

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

• £13.75–£14.75 per hour (location dependent)
• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Coca-Cola share scheme
• Financial Support Fund
• More perks: https://bit.ly/costaperks

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

• Lead smooth, efficient shifts
• 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