Barista

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

Job summary

A leading coffee chain is seeking a Barista in Wickford, UK, to create memorable experiences through exceptional customer service and quality drinks. As a Barista, you will master the menu, maintain store appearance, and bring your personality to the team. The position offers a pay rate of £12.60-£13.60 per hour, with enticing perks including discounts and a strong pension scheme. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while excelling in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to share scheme

Matched pension contributions

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, ready to take on challenges.
• Dedicated to delivering excellence and consistently improving skills.
• A people person and team player, capable of striking up conversations.

Responsibilities

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine.
• Master the menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks.
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and provide great customer service.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming store.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

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.

What you'll do

• 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

Who you are

• 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

Wickford, UK

Contract

Published on 15 Jan 2026