Barista Maestro

Costa Coffee Professional; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee as a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) in Dorchester, where you'll lead a team, train new Baristas, and maintain high standards. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and the chance to make a difference in your community while working for a global coffee brand.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Example setter, trusted to keep operations smooth.
• Eager learner, ready to innovate with new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Drive success for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team Management

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 true 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.

Though we are a global brand, we remember 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 is about more than just leading; it’s your opportunity to step up. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Driving success for your team and yourself
• Crafting new recipes to energise your team
• Maintaining 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 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 — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly, comparing responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing responses and making the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].