Barista

Costa Coffee; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: £8.00–£12.71/hour

Career development

50% discount on drinks on shift

Costa Employee Discount Card 25% off

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Costa Coffee in Walsall is seeking a Store Assistant / Barista to craft coffees and deliver friendly service at Unit 45, 34 Park Mall, Saddlers Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS.

This permanent, part-time role (15 hours/week) offers an hourly pay range of £8.00–£12.71, along with development opportunities and store perks including discounts and recognition schemes.

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.

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.

Skills

Multi-tasker

Can-do attitude

Perfectionist

People person

Team player

Job description

• Unit 45, 34 Park Mall, Saddlers Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS, UK
• Permanent
• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / 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.

We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• Pay rate range from £8.00 – £12.71 per hour NMW (15 hrs per week)
• Great Opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career
• Whilst on Shift 50% discount on handmade drinks plus 50% on food and bottled drinks
• Costa Employee Discount Card – 25% off food & drinks in any Costa store when you’re not working
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Scheme

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.

Being a Barista means so much more than making velvety cups of joy. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself and truly master your craft – which means you’ll be:

• 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

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• 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

At Costa Coffee, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Built on Discipline, Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage, these values guide our actions and drive our success. We are proud to be the UK’s No.1 coffee brand for the 16th consecutive year — a reflection of our disciplined focus on delivering consistent quality and exceptional service.

When you join us, you become part of a genuine, passionate, and welcoming team committed to creating great experiences for our customers, supporting our communities, and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Gladius Holdings Ltd founded in 2000, is the largest Costa Coffee franchise in the West Midlands, proudly operating 39 stores, including four Drive-Thru locations. We are also home to the 2023 Franchise Store of the Year, chosen from over 750 stores nationwide, highlighting our commitment to excellence and community.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries please contact [e-mail]

*This role is for a store owned by one of our franchise partners, their hiring process, salary and benefits may vary from those within a wholly owned Costa store advert.

Location

Unit 45, 34 Park Mall
Saddlers Centre
Walsall
WS1 1YS
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.”

• Unit 45, 34 Park Mall, Saddlers Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS, UK
• Permanent
• Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista