Barista - Carlisle

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Referral bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Costa is hiring a part-time Barista in Carlisle. You’ll prepare drinks and serve food, learning brewing methods and presenting items proudly. You’ll keep the bar clean, report equipment needs, and handle cash and card payments. The role supports the daily customers’ routine with friendly service.

Ideal candidates show strong communication, experience in customer service, and the ability to work under pressure while keeping to high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Skills listed in the job ad.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Hands-on coffee equipment experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Learning about brewing methods, drinks and food presentation.
• Keeping the coffee bar clean and stocked with clean mugs and plates.
• Checking coffee equipment works properly and reporting maintenance needs.
• Taking cash and card payments.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Customer service experience

Initiative & decision-making

Coffee equipment experience or eagerto

Work under pressure

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a Barista to join Costa on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. You'll craft great coffee and serve it with a smile, becoming part of our customers' daily routine, one cup at a time. What you'll do

• Preparing perfectly made drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Learning about brewing methods, drinks and food presentation
• Keeping the coffee bar clean and stocked with clean mugs and plates
• Checking the coffee equipment works properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Taking cash and card payments
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards Are you passionate about all things coffee? Do you pride yourself on providing impeccable customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment? If so, we have the perfect role for you!, Our ideal Barista will:
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have hands‑on experience with coffee equipment, or be keen to learn
• Be able to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Healthcare Retail, part of Medirest, is passionate about delivering excellent products, standards and customer service to patients, staff and visitors in over 50 NHS hospitals around the UK through convenience and catering retail formats. The portfolio comprises many high street brand franchises including Costa Coffee and M&S Simply Food as well as a selection of in‑house brands. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to 500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance