Barista

Costa Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee shop chain in the UK is seeking a Barista who excels in customer service and teamwork. The role involves crafting drinks, ensuring store cleanliness, and providing a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates are multi-taskers with a can-do attitude and dedication to excellence. The position offers a competitive pay rate and perks including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and willingness to take on challenges.
• Dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Make great drinks and provide excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
• Collaborate with colleagues for a great store experience.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Barista

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 Costa?

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

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 who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• And more perks to explore

We are a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

We are a global brand with strong roots. The Costa Foundation and our community agenda help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support local communities too.

What you\'ll do

Being a Barista means more than making great drinks. It\'s a chance to learn, challenge yourself and master your craft. You\'ll:

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Master our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
• Pour passion into drinks and deliver great customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy and welcoming
• Work with colleagues to make your store the very best

Who you are

We\'re looking for your unique ingredients:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to take on a challenge
• A perfectionist, dedicated to delivering excellence
• A people person and team player who can strike up a good conversation

When you apply, you\'ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role\'s requirements. Human involvement remains in the review and final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail]

Barista

Costa
Basildon, UK
Contract

Published on 17 Sep 2025