Barista

Costa Coffee Professional; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee as a Barista at our Newcastle Drive Thru and embrace the art of crafting great coffee while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Enjoy competitive pay and an array of benefits, including discounts, pension contributions, and a focus on diversity and community support. Whether rain or shine, you’ll be part of a passionate team that takes pride in perfecting every cup.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial support fund for team members

Qualifications

• Must have a can-do attitude and be a team player.
• Dedication to delivering excellence in service.
• Ability to engage in conversation with customers.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve coffee while ensuring great customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Work collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

Barista – Costa Coffee Newcastle Drive Thru – St James Retail Park – 20 hours per week – permanent – must be flexible to work between 6am and 10:30pm

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 that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here.

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true 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.

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

What You’ll Do

Being a Barista means 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 qualities:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid of 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 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 reviewing your responses and making the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].