Barista

SSP UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Training and development programs

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP Starbucks at Newcastle Airport is hiring an Early Shift Barista on a fixed-term contract until the end of October 2026. The role pays £12.71 per hour, with an extra £1.20 per hour for hours between midnight and 6 AM, bringing the rate to £13.91 per hour.

Shifts start at 3am and cover weekdays, weekends, and holidays. We’re looking for someone who loves coffee, delivers friendly service, and can work with energy in a busy airport environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• You have previous experience working in coffee shop
• Must be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks and handle alcohol

Responsibilities

• Learn new skills and beverages.
• Share product knowledge with customers and tailor beverages to requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times

Skills

People skills

Positive attitude

Coffee shop experience

Job description

EARLY SHFT BARISTA – NEWCASTLE AIRPORT, STARBUCKS

Fixed-term contracts until the end of October 2026!

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £13.91 per hour.

Shift starting at 3am ONLY .Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day!

Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.

About You

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You’re positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and be able to sell and handle alcohol.
• You have previous experience working in coffee shop

About The Barista Role

• Passionate about learning new skills and beverages.
• Happy to share product knowledge with customers and bespoke beverages to customer requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times.

As a Barista We Will Offer You

• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.