Barista

Costa Coffee; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on all food and drink in:

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Barista for a fixed-term contract at our Scarborough store. You will prepare drinks and food, serve customers, handle payments, and help keep the store clean, safe and well stocked. The role is fast-paced and requires you to stay on your feet for long shifts while maintaining high standards.

We welcome friendly, reliable team players who can work well under pressure. Previous customer service experience is helpful but not essential for this temporary position.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working at pace and on your feet for long periods.
• Previous customer service experience is helpful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and food to Costa standards.
• Serve customers and handle payments accurately.
• Keep the store clean, well stocked and safe during shifts.
• Work with the team to deliver great service on busy days.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Barista basics

Teamwork

Job description

• 102 Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO111LD, UK


• Fixed Term Contract


• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista

We’re looking for a Barista to join our team. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role where you’ll prepare drinks and food, serve customers, handle payments, and help keep the store clean, safe, and well stocked. You’ll need to be friendly, reliable, and able to stay calm under pressure. The role can be demanding, so you should be comfortable working at pace, being on your feet for long periods, and maintaining high standards during busy shifts. Previous customer service experience is helpful, but not essential.

Why Costa

• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa‑owned stores

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our values, Discipline to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Player, shape how we work. Through the Costa Foundation, you’ll also support communities locally and globally.

What you’ll do

• Serve great coffee and deliver an energising customer experience


• Master our menu and maintain high standards


• Keep the store clean, welcoming and running smoothly


• Work collaboratively as a team player to make the store the best it can be

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with:

• Resourcefulness , adaptability, and a positive, can‑do attitude


• Accountability and pride in delivering quality


• A calm, composed approach and great communication skills


• A genuine people focus and enthusiasm for working with others

• 102 Westborough


• Scarborough


• North Yorkshire


• YO111LD


• UK

Reimagining coffee experiences to make a difference

We’ve been changing the coffee game since day one. Founded by two pioneering brothers back in 1971, that innovative spirit (and love for great coffee) lives on in our cups, communities and Costaristas all over the world. And there’s never been a better time to join us.

“ Finding a company whose culture and values align to yours, and where your strengths are needed and appreciated, is probably the best tip for moving forward in your career.”

• 102 Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO111LD, UK


• Fixed Term Contract


• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista