Barista Maestro - Sainsbury\'s Mansfield

Barista Maestro – Sainsbury\'s Mansfield

We are looking for a Team Leader/Supervisor for our New Store Opening at Mansfield Sainsbury\'s on Nottingham Road. We are ideally looking for someone wanting between 24 – 30 hours contract.

As a Team Leader at Costa Coffee you will have the opportunity to craft memorable moments, serve great coffee and lead our new team to success.

Why Costa?

Starting pay £12.93 – £13.93 per hour, rising with training to £13.43 – £14.43 (dependent on store location).

  • Access to the Coca‑Cola share scheme, including matched contributions
  • 50% discount on all favourite food and drinks in Costa‑owned stores
  • Smart pension matched up to 10%
  • The Costa Financial Support Fund for unexpected financial pressure
  • Explore more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We are 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.

We may be a global brand, but we haven\'t forgotten our roots. The Costa Foundation, our community agenda and your role will help change lives in coffee‑growing communities and support your local community.

What you’ll do

As a Team Leader you will:

  • Lead smooth shifts even during busy periods
  • Train and accredit new baristas
  • Drive success for you and your team
  • Create new recipes to energise your team
  • Maintain high standards, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores

Who you are

  • An exemplar, someone we can trust to keep everything running smoothly
  • A leader, ready to take on new responsibilities within the team
  • A learner, able to turn knowledge into steaming hot ideas

All applications will begin with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai, just a few simple questions for a fair assessment of your traits and skills. Human involvement remains in the review and final hiring decision.

Need adjustments or have questions? Email costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com

Location

Costa – Mansfield, UK – Permanent

Published on 27 Oct 2025

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