Barista

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

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading coffee brand in the UK, where your love for coffee and people can shine. As a Barista, you'll craft uplifting coffee experiences for customers while enjoying great perks like free drinks and discounts. This role is perfect for those with a positive attitude and a desire to learn in a fun, dynamic environment. You'll be part of a culture that values teamwork, diversity, and community support, making a real impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in the coffee industry.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks

50% food and bottled drinks discount

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and people.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Crafting great coffee that hits the sweet spot every time.
• Serving customers with a smile to ensure they leave happy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Positive Outlook

Customer Service

Job description

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Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.00-13.00 per hour (dependent on the location of the store)

Day to day, you’ll be making coffee that provides uplifting moments for our customers. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art, and delivered with your signature smile.

What’s involved?

1. Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time
2. Serving customers with a smile so they walk away happy and excited about their next visit
3. Learning about all Costa products – teas, frappes, seasonal ranges, and more
4. Working with your team to maintain health & safety and store cleanliness
5. Having fun — this is your time to learn, develop, and meet great people

A bit about you

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

1. A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and personality
2. A passion for delivering excellence
3. Good communication skills for engaging with customers daily
4. A hardworking attitude and multi-tasking skills

What we can offer

We’re proud of our team’s work and want you to feel valued with great perks and benefits:

• Free handmade drinks and 50% food and bottled drinks discount during shifts
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Costa Discount App – 50% off in Costa stores when not working
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Savings on gym memberships, footwear, and more
• Share Incentive Plan to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension with up to 10% matched contributions
• Feel Good discounts platform for cashback and savings

Additionally, you’ll support fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities access education.

A bit about us

Our values are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for 14 consecutive years. Join a passionate, warm team that loves coffee and delivering great experiences.

We celebrate diversity, encourage sharing ideas, support risk-taking, and promote a culture of inclusion. Be yourself at Costa.

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• Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista