Barista Maestro - Costa Coffee
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our teams work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, we offer our amazing products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. We are particularly proud of the great partnerships we have with Costa Coffee.
WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services.
As a Team Leader in our Costa Coffee Colchester Hospital, you’ll lead and inspire your team to provide exceptional customer service and create a working environment that helps our colleagues to develop and achieve. We want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud they’re starting and sharing their journeys with us.
What being a Team Leader is all about:
- As a Barista Maestro you’ll be the Team Leader inspiring the team every day, keeping customer service at the heart of everything you do, dedicated to creating incredible experiences for our customers whilst driving sales and commerciality.
- Creating a culture of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self-awareness, in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome.
- Keeping teams up to date on store business performance and appropriately challenging what can be done to improve.
- Creating a sense of pride within the store to ensure both colleagues and customer facilities are of a good standard, and that we are operating safely and legally.
What our Store Leadership Team would love to see:
- A passion for coffee and a pride for making the perfect drink, for every customer, every time!
- Current Team Leader / Barista (or equivalent) in a fast-paced hospitality retailer or similar environment.
- Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in, and helping your team on the shop floor.
- Proven people development experience, focused on fostering a supportive, productive, efficient and inclusive environment
- Someone who can energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service and performance.
- Strong organisation skills and someone who is proactive and able to prioritise well, in a fast-paced retail environment.
How we reward our teams:
We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.
Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Format of Business
HospitalShift Pattern
Flexible - Not Including NightsHours / Week
39Full Time / Part Time
Full TimeSalary Up To
Up to £25,000County
EssexCountry
UKPost Code
CO4 5JLCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Barista Maestro - Costa Coffee roles across WHSmith's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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