Barista

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking coffee brand as a Barista in Leicester! You'll craft delightful coffee, engage with customers, and enjoy a vibrant team atmosphere. With a focus on passion, teamwork, and excellence, this role offers a chance to grow and develop your skills while enjoying fantastic perks like free drinks and discounts. Be part of a company that values individuality and community, making every day rewarding and fun. If you love coffee and connecting with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free handmade drinks while on shift

50% discount on food and drinks

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Instant cashback discounts platform

Qualifications

• A passion for coffee and people.
• Positive outlook and can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Crafting great coffee that delights customers.
• Serving customers with a smile.
• Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Coffee Crafting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Barista

Costa Leicester Meridien East DT, Drive Thru, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Req #72289 22 July 2024

Night Barista - Leicester Meridien East DT - 16 Hours Per Week - Permanent

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. As a Costa Barista, you’ll not only enjoy the pride of working for the nation’s favourite coffee shop, but you’ll also receive great training and benefits. So, you’re sure to enjoy Costa Coffee as much as our customers do.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £13.00. Any hours worked outside of 11pm – 5am, will be a starting salary of £12.00.

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. Soaking up all there is to know about Costa products – don’t forget our teas, frappes, seasonal ranges, and much more
4. Working with your team to maintain health & safety and cleanliness across the store
5. Most importantly, 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. So, what else makes a great Barista?

1. A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and bags of personality
2. A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do
3. The communication skills to strike up a good conversation with our customers daily
4. A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills

What we can offer

We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

1. Whilst on shift, free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks
2. Costa Coffee Retirement Plan, which offers matching contributions
3. Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa-owned stores when you’re not working
4. Cycle to Work Scheme through which you can make huge savings on bikes and accessories
5. Huge savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories, and even our Shoes for Crews scheme for discounted footwear
6. Share Incentive Plan – giving you the chance to become a shareholder in Coca-Cola
7. Salary Sacrifice Pension with up to 10% matched contributions
8. Dedicated Feel Good discounts platform and app, where you can get instant cashback and make savings at an array of retailers whilst on the go

And if this isn’t enough, you’ll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education.

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th year in a row. Here, you’ll be part of a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, communities, and people.

At Costa, we encourage the sharing of diverse thoughts and ideas. We approach our work fearlessly and support one another to take a few risks. We learn and we grow constantly. Individuality is championed, and we provide a culture where everyone feels included. You can be you at Costa.

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please contact

Other details

1. Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD): Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
2. Pay Type: Hourly
3. Employment Indicator: Permanent
4. Location: Costa Leicester Meridien East DT, Drive Thru, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom