Barista - Christmas Cover - FTC

Costa Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular coffee chain in North East England is looking for a Barista for Christmas cover. The role focuses on customer service, creating a warm atmosphere, and mastering a diverse menu. Ideal candidates are multi-taskers with a passion for delivering excellence and connecting with customers. The position offers a competitive hourly wage along with various perks.

Benefits

Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Financial support fund

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and willingness to take on challenges.
• Dedication to delivering excellence and quality service.
• Ability to connect with people and engage in conversation.

Responsibilities

• Put smiles on customers' faces come rain or shine.
• Master the menu and perfect drink preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Barista - Christmas Cover - FTC

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

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

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

Who you are

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

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]

Costa
Durham, UK
Contract

Published on 6 Oct 2025

Please note: The description above reflects current expectations and may be updated.