Barista Maestro

Costa Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Pension matching

Share scheme

Financial support

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader in Wakefield to oversee daily shifts, support and develop baristas, and drive exceptional coffee service. You’ll energise your team, ensure smooth operations, and uphold Costa’s high standards for customer experience.

We value reliability, strong communication, and calm leadership. This role offers flexible shifts and a pathway to grow within our Costa stores, with opportunities to support the Costa Foundation and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Reliable role model with accountability and maturity.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Energetic, positive and confident leader.

Responsibilities

• 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

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