Barista

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista in Bedford. You'll craft perfect drinks, provide excellent customer service, and work in a vibrant team. Enjoy competitive pay and perks like discounts and a pension plan while being part of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• A perfectionist committed to excellence.
• A people person able to engage in good conversations.

Responsibilities

• Mastering the menu from toasties to seasonal drinks.
• Keeping the store clean, tidy, and welcoming.
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance store experience.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Team Player

Job description

Barista

Rope Walk, Bedford MK42, UK | Req #82806 | 07 May 2025

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. It's about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people's faces, and proudly making greatness every day.

And as a Barista, you can too.

Why choose Costa?

Pay rate of £12.60-13.60 per hour (dependent on store location).

We’re growing day by day, 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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• And more. Explore our additional perks here.

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, working with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

While a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and community initiatives. Join us in making a difference in coffee-growing communities and your local area.

What you’ll do

Being a Barista is more than making great coffee. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself, and master your craft. Your responsibilities include:

• Putting smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Mastering our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks
• Pouring passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keeping your store clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Collaborating with colleagues to make your store the best

Who you are

We value your unique qualities:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, ready to take on challenges
• A perfectionist committed to excellence
• A people person and team player, able to engage in good conversations

When applying, you'll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us fairly assess your traits and skills by comparing responses to role requirements. Human review always follows. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Fixed Term Contract
• Location: Rope Walk, Bedford MK42, UK