Team Leader

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader (Barista Maestro) to lead shifts and train new Baristas. This role involves maintaining high standards and crafting new recipes while ensuring a smooth operation during busy times. With competitive pay and a focus on diversity and community support, this position offers a chance to grow within a global brand.

Benefits

Free Parking

50% Staff Discount

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Trustworthy with a strong example-setting attitude.
• Ready to take on new responsibilities as a leader.
• Eager to innovate and turn knowledge into ideas.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth shifts even during busy periods.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Drive success for yourself and your team.
• Maintain high standards for coffee excellence.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Example-setting attitude

Learner’s mindset

Job description

Team Leader (Barista Maestro)

Benefits:

• Free Parking
• 50% Staff Discount

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

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 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 remember our roots. Our Costa Foundation and community initiatives allow you to help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Team Leader is more than just leading—it’s about stepping up. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating smooth shifts, even during busy periods
• Training and accrediting new Baristas
• Driving success for yourself and your team
• Crafting new recipes to energize your team
• Maintaining high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who You Are

We’re looking for individuals with:

• An example-setting attitude, someone we can trust to keep everything running smoothly
• Leadership qualities, ready to take on new responsibilities
• A learner’s mindset, eager to turn knowledge into innovative ideas

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai—answering a few simple questions 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, there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].