Barista - Costa

Compass Group UK; Coity; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Barista to join Costa on a part-time basis, 15 hours per week with flexible shifts. You’ll craft great coffee and deliver friendly service, becoming part of customers’ daily ritual.

In this role you’ll learn brewing methods, maintain a clean coffee bar, handle cash and card payments, and ensure food presentation meets high standards. Previous customer service experience is preferred and reliability is key.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high quality standards.
• Learn brewing methods and drink/mood presentation.
• Keep the coffee bar clean and stocked with mugs.
• Handle payments by cash and card.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Time management

Tools

Coffee equipment

Job description

About us

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!

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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Barista to join Costa on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week, working variable shifts.

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

What we offer

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

About 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

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!