Barista

Costa Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.12–£14.12

Store discount 50%

Pension match 10%

Coca-Cola share scheme

Financial Support Fund

Job summary

Costa Coffee is hiring a Barista to bring energy, warmth and skill to every shift. You’ll master our menu, serve customers with a smile, and help keep the store welcoming and efficient. Flexible shifts make it easy to balance work with your life.

We offer hourly pay of £13.12–£14.12 depending on location, plus perks like discounts on food and drink, pension matching up to 10%, and a Coca-Cola share scheme. Join a culture that values teamwork and community impact through the Costa Foundation.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food retail is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Able to stay calm and friendly in busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve great coffee and deliver an energising customer experience.
• Master the 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

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

• £13.12 - £14.12 per hour (location dependent)
• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Coca-Cola share scheme
• Financial Support Fund
• More perks at: https://bit.ly/costaperks

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