Team Leader

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Team Leader at their Maresfield location. This permanent, hourly role involves leading a team, training Baristas, and ensuring high-quality service during busy shifts. Competitive pay starts at £12.93 per hour, with comprehensive perks including discounts and a matching pension scheme.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension matched up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities to take on responsibilities.
• Experience in customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to train and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Training

Customer Service

Teamwork

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Team Leader

Costa Maresfield Ashdown BP DT, Drive Thru, Ashdown Business Park, Maresfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom Req #81715 16 April 2025

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Maresfield Ashdown BP DT - 35 and 24 hour contracts available - Permanent

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 (depending 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members 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 real 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.

Our roots run deep, and through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives, you can help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than leading. It’s your chance to step up — responsibilities include:

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

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• An example setter, someone trustworthy to keep everything running smoothly
• A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities
• A learner, eager to turn knowledge into innovative 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 tool helps us fairly assess key traits and skills by comparing responses to role requirements. Human review will always be involved in final decisions. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Team Leader
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Permanent
• Location: Costa Maresfield Ashdown BP DT, Drive Thru, Ashdown Business Park, Maresfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom