Barista Maestro

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

Job summary

A global coffee brand is seeking a Team Leader to ensure smooth operations and lead the team at their Northampton location. The ideal candidate enjoys fostering team development and maintaining high standards during busy periods. With a starting pay of £12.93–£13.93 per hour, benefits include a generous staff discount and access to a share scheme. Join a company that values diversity and community impact while enriching coffee experiences.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Pension matched up to 10%

Financial Support Fund for team members

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a café or retail environment.
• Ability to create smooth shifts and manage busy periods.
• Proficient in training and developing new team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure operational excellence.
• Train and accredit new Baristas.
• Craft recipes and enhance team energy.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Customer service excellence

Job description

• Next, Riverside Retail Park, 8-10 Fairground Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN39HU, UK

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

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

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 the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail]

Location

Next, Riverside Retail Park
8-10 Fairground Way,
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN39HU
UK

Reimagining coffee experiences to make a difference

We’ve been changing the coffee game since day one. Founded by two pioneering brothers back in 1971, that innovative spirit (and love for great coffee) lives on in our cups, communities and Costaristas all over the world. And there’s never been a better time to join us.

“ Finding a company whose culture and values align to yours, and where your strengths are needed and appreciated, is probably the best tip for moving forward in your career.”

• Next, Riverside Retail Park, 8-10 Fairground Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN39HU, UK

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