Barista Maestro/ team leader St Albans city station

TN United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Barista Maestro to lead a dynamic team at a bustling coffee shop. In this role, you'll inspire your colleagues, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to a vibrant team culture. With a starting pay that increases with training, you'll enjoy a variety of perks including discounts, a retirement plan, and opportunities for personal growth. If you have a love for coffee and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a beloved brand's mission to serve great coffee.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks

50% discount on food and drinks

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Discount scheme for shoes

Savings on gym memberships

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills to enhance customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in delivering excellent service.
• Train new Baristas and ensure high standards of coffee quality.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Training

Sales Maximization

Reliability

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Barista Maestro/ team leader St Albans city station, Hatfield

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Client:

Costa Coffee

Location:

Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Barista Maestro/ team leader St Albans city station

Harpenden AL5, UK ● Hatfield AL10, UK ● Hatfield, UK ● Luton, UK ● St Albans City Station, Station Way, St Albans AL1 5HE, UK ● St Albans, UK Req #68075 20 July 2024

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.33 – 13.33* per hour, rising with training to £12.83-13.83* (dependant store location)

As a Barista Maestro, you’ll have your first taste of leadership responsibility, accountability, and autonomy. You’ll get involved with day-to-day operations, stock maintenance, health & safety, store marketing, and other activities. Every day, you’ll be dedicated to creating uplifting experiences for our customers and inspiring your team to keep customer service at the heart of everything they do.

What’s involved?

• Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences
• Maximizing sales by leveraging people's talents and placing them in the right roles
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Getting familiar with new recipes and ranges, and sharing the exciting news with the team
• Driving high standards every time, whether through the quality of an espresso or monthly coffee excellence scores

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. What else makes a great Barista Maestro?

• Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time
• Team leadership experience in a busy environment
• Desire to take on shared responsibility
• A love of turning knowledge into actionable ideas to help your store succeed
• Willingness to learn, be bold, brave, and action-oriented
• Flexible approach and can-do attitude to handle new challenges daily

What we can offer

We’re proud of our team’s work and want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks:

• Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food and bottled drinks during shifts
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Income Protection (if you join our pension scheme)
• 50% off food & drinks in Costa stores when not working via Costa Discount App
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Share Incentive Plan to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Shoes for Crews discount scheme
• Savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories
• Feel Good discounts platform for cashback and savings at retailers

Additionally, you’ll contribute to fundraising for the Costa Foundation, supporting children in coffee-growing communities.

A bit about us

At Costa Coffee, our values are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for 14 consecutive years. Join a genuine, passionate, and warm team that loves coffee and delivering great experiences.

We promote diversity of thought, encourage risk-taking, and support continuous learning and growth. Everyone is included, and you can be yourself at Costa.

For reasonable adjustments and queries, please contact us.

*From April 1, 2024

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Locations: Hatfield AL10, UK; Luton, UK; St Albans City Station, Station Way, St Albans AL1 5HE, UK