Barista (30 hour permanent)

Costa Coffee Professional; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Coffee is seeking a Barista who will master the art of beverage preparation and customer service. The role offers an hourly pay rate of £12.60-13.60, alongside great perks like a share scheme and financial support. If you are a team player with a passion for quality, this is the perfect opportunity to join a global brand committed to positive work culture and community support.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Costa Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Must have a can-do attitude and be dedicated to delivering excellence.
• Be a people person and team player.

Responsibilities

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine.
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service.
• Keep your store clean, tidy, and welcoming.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

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.

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
• 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 support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

Our roots run deep despite being a global brand. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Barista is more than making great drinks. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself, and master your craft. You will:

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Master our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Work with your colleagues to make your store the very best

Who You Are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to take on challenges
• 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].