Barista Maestro – 20hrs weekly

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

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee Professional as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Portsmouth, where you'll lead a team, ensure high standards, and train new Baristas. Enjoy a starting pay of £12.93 per hour, with excellent perks like a pension scheme and discounts. Bring your unique qualities to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched 10% pension contributions

Financial Support Fund for team members

Qualifications

• An example setter and trustworthy individual.
• Eager learner, ready to take on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts even in busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Maintain high standards of coffee quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Training

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.

So, why Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependant 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.

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

While we are a global brand, we haven’t forgotten our roots. Our Costa Foundation and community agenda allow you to help 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 in busy periods
• Train and accredit new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Develop 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 we can trust to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on 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 — just 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. Don’t worry — there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].