Barista

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

Job summary

Costa Coffee Professional is seeking a Barista to create memorable customer experiences through exceptional coffee and service. As a Barista, you'll master a diverse menu, engage with customers, and contribute to a positive team environment. Join a company that values diversity, equity, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and willingness to take on challenges.
• Dedicated to delivering excellence.
• Ability to engage in conversations and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Master the menu and create excellent drinks.
• Provide excellent customer service and keep the store welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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 an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• And more. Explore our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work 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.

Though a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community initiatives. You can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

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

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Master our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Work 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 challenges
• A perfectionist, dedicated to delivering excellence
• A people person and team player, who can strike up a good conversation

When you apply, you'll have 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 reviewing your responses and making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].