Shift Leader - COSTA NEWTON ABBOT - Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A leading global coffee brand is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee team operations and ensure high-quality service. Responsibilities include leading shifts, training new Baristas, and maintaining quality standards. The position offers competitive pay starting from £12.93 per hour, with additional perks like discounts and a matched pension scheme. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership and a passion for customer service in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Excellent pension scheme with 10% match

Qualifications

• Ability to keep operations running smoothly during busy shifts.
• Experience in leading and training a team.
• Willingness to learn and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage team performance.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Maintain high standards of quality and service.

Skills

Leadership

Training new team members

Customer service

Job description

Shift Leader - COSTA NEWTON ABBOT - Barista Maestro

Company: Costa Coffee

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-29T06:28:24Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-27T06:28:24Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: N/A-N/A N/A per N/A

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
• And that's not all. 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 firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

We may be a global brand, but we haven't forgotten our roots. That's where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.

What you'll do

Being a Team Leader means so much more than leading (even though that's still pretty important). It's your chance to step up to the plate - which means you'll be:

• Creating smooth shifts even in busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Stirring up success for yourself and your team
• Crafting new recipes to energise your team
• Keeping standards high, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

We're interested in your unique ingredients:

• An example setter, someone we can put our trust in to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
• A learner, who can turn their knowledge into steaming hot ideas