Coffee jobs in United Kingdom

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.

Why Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43-£14.43 (dependant 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
• And more. Explore even more of our perks here: https://costaperks

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 continue to 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.

Although a global brand, we remain connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. You can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Team Leader means more than just leading. It’s your chance to step up – which means you’ll be:

• Creating smooth shifts even during 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 achieving 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, capable of turning knowledge into steaming hot ideas

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Don’t worry — there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email us.