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Costa Coffee

Barista maestro Review

at Costa Coffee

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Straiton, Loanhead EH20, UK

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I'm a team leader for costa . I have to be great at problem solving, quick on my feet and try plan ahead
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I liked the fact I could work at it in my own pace and round my work. And that if I needed to take a pause I could

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Iv definitely developed my problem solving skills and it's helped me try approaching stuff with less stress

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I can't fault my course. It was organised and if something came up I was giving plenty of notice
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was really supportive he was the person that put me forward for the course
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I had alot of help and support especially since I'm dyslexic and my tutor was patient and understanding
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel alot more confident in what I'm doing
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Costa Coffee to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great place to work. With a supportive team and you have the chance to be trained to go higher up in the world
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costa Coffee?
Just be yourself and never be scared to ask for help.
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