Barista Maestro (Team leader) Southend High Street Costa/25HRS/Fully flexible

Costa Coffee Professional; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) to lead shifts and train new Baristas in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves maintaining high standards of coffee excellence and driving team success while enjoying competitive pay and great perks. Join a passionate team at a global coffee brand committed to community support and diversity.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial Support Fund for team members

Qualifications

• Example setter and trusted team player.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and innovate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Training

Innovation

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 (dependant 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 more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

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 continuously 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 stay connected to our roots through initiatives like the Costa Foundation and our community agenda. No matter 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 is about more than just leading; it’s your chance to step up. You will:

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for yourself and your team
• Innovate with new recipes to energize your team
• Maintain high standards, from crafting excellent espressos to achieving 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 within the team
• 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. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].