Barista Maestro

TN United Kingdom; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global coffee brand as a Team Leader in Aberystwyth. You will manage shifts, train new Baristas, and maintain high standards of service. Enjoy competitive pay and fantastic perks while being part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension scheme with employer matching

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• An example-setter, trusted to keep everything running smoothly.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities within the team.
• Eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods.
• Train and certify new Baristas.
• Drive success for your team and yourself.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team Management

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) Aberystwyth Next 12 hrs

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 choose Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93 per hour, increasing with training to £13.43 – £14.43 (dependent on store location).

We are a global coffee brand with bold plans and some fantastic perks to enhance your experience:

• 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 scheme with up to 10% employer matching
• The Costa Financial Support Fund to assist team members facing unexpected financial pressures
• And more benefits available — explore our perks here

We’re committed to being a great place to work, where everyone can bring their authentic selves. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and continually 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 remain connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives, helping to change lives in coffee-growing communities and supporting local causes.

What you’ll do

As a Team Leader, your role goes beyond management. It’s about stepping up and making an impact — you will:

• Create smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Train and certify new Baristas
• Drive success for your team and yourself
• Develop new recipes to energise your team
• Maintain high standards, from excellent espresso 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 within the team
• A learner, eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas

When you apply, you'll have a quick, informal chat via Sapia.ai — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us fairly assess your traits and skills by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, human review and final decision-making will follow. Need adjustments? Please email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Status: Permanent
• Location: Costa Aberystwyth NEXT Parc Y Llyn RP, Costa Coffee, NEXT, Parc Y Llyn Retail Park, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, United Kingdom