Barista Maestro – 20hrs – Carlisle, London RD Drive Thru

Costa Coffee Professional; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global coffee brand as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Carlisle. You'll lead a team, ensure high standards in coffee preparation, and train new Baristas. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with opportunities for growth and a range of attractive perks.

Benefits

Coca-Cola share scheme with matched contributions

50% discount on food and drinks

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Financial Support Fund for unexpected pressures

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and able to maintain smooth operations.
• Eager to embrace new responsibilities and learn.
• Capable of setting an example for the team.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Maintain high standards in coffee preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

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 (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 an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self into our mix. 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 remain connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading. It’s your chance to step up — and you’ll:

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Train and accredit new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Innovate with new recipes to energise 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 trustworthy to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to embrace new responsibilities
• A learner, eager to turn knowledge into steaming hot ideas

When you apply, you'll start 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 hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].