Barista

Costa Coffee; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee chain is seeking a Barista in Kirkcaldy to create exceptional customer experiences through quality beverage preparation and service. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused individual who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in maintaining store excellence. This permanent role offers a pay rate of £12.60-13.60 per hour and a variety of benefits including discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and engage with customers.
• Dedication to mastering beverage preparation and store cleanliness.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages and food with quality.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.
• Engage with customers to create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Barista

Costa Kirkcaldy Next Fife Central RP, Unit 4, Fife Central Retail Park, Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom Req #83035 15 May 2025

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.

So, 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 an amazing 10%

The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure

And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perkshere:

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

We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Barista means so much more than making velvety cups of joy. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself and truly master your craft - which means you’ll be:

Putting smiles on faces come rain or shine

Mastering our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more

Pouring passion into perfect drinks and great customer service

Keeping your store clean, tidy and welcoming

Working with your colleagues to make your store the very best

Who you are

We’re interested in 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 — just 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. Don’t worry — there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email

Other details

Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD) Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Permanent

Job Start Date 19 May 2025

Job End Date 26 May 2025

Costa Kirkcaldy Next Fife Central RP, Unit 4, Fife Central Retail Park, Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom