Store Manager

  • Costa Coffee
  • Apr 18, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

As a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it's where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We'll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve. You'll lead your team to work within the nation's favourite coffee shop, serving coffee, tea and specialty beverages whilst delivering exceptional service as we transform the UK's rest stop experience.

A bit about the role

Everything - and we mean everything - is yours. The store, stock, standards, team, labour, customers and coffee, coffee, coffee. It's all yours to own and grow. So go ahead and make it your own.

  • Creating the perfect space for customers to kick back with our coffee
  • Drumming up fresh ideas that meet customers' ever-changing wants and needs
  • Taking ownership of all controllable costs through effective management of stock, labour, training, and reward and recognition
  • Inspiring your team to get buzzed about the business
  • Training and developing your team to reach their full potential

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we're looking for. What else makes a great Store Manager?

  • Experience in leading a store team and inspiring them to strive for excellence.
  • A commercial mind with the ability to think ahead and see the bigger picture, maximizing every sales opportunity
  • A brand ambassador who ensures attention to brand standards
  • An ambitious character who wants to be part of our growth journey
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and execute at pace
  • Experience of managing, coaching and developing team members - they could be our future leaders

We're really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

  • £35000 per annum
  • 40 hours per week
  • Annual bonus up to £7,800pa
  • Up to 60% colleague discount across our franchise partner brands
  • Enhanced benefits, including, sick pay, enhanced family friend benefits and life assurance
  • Fantastic development opportunities including funded qualifications leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager

And if this isn't enough, you'll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education.