Barista

Costa; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Costa Coffee is hiring a Store Assistant / Barista to bring energy, warmth and skill to every shift in our UK stores. You’ll master the menu, serve great coffee, and keep the store clean and welcoming while working collaboratively with your team.

This role offers flexible shifts to suit both your needs and the store’s, plus a 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores. Costa values diversity, inclusion, and a friendly, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Accountability

Calm communication

People focus

Job description

• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista

At Costa Coffee, we craft great coffee and memorable experiences. As a Barista, you’ll bring energy, warmth and skill to every shift. We also offer flexible shifts to suit both your needs and the store’s.

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

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.”

• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista