Barista

Costa Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee brand is seeking a Barista in Runcorn to create a welcoming environment while crafting perfect drinks and providing excellent customer service. The role offers competitive pay and various perks, including a share scheme and discounts. Ideal candidates are multi-taskers with a passion for excellence and teamwork. Join us to be part of a welcoming team committed to diversity and community.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude, able to take on a challenge.
• Dedication to delivering excellence.
• Ability to connect and converse with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers leave with a smile.
• Master the menu from toasties to seasonal drinks.
• Prepare perfect drinks and provide great service.
• Maintain store cleanliness and appearance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Job description

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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 [e-mail]

Location and contract

Costa
Runcorn, UK
Permanent

Published on 21 Sep 2025

Benefits

• 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: https://bit.ly/costaperks