Barista - Costa

One Retail; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Costa is seeking a driven Barista for a part-time role contracted to 30 hours per week. You will craft beverages, assist customers and contribute to a welcoming store environment within the Costa brand network.

You will gain development opportunities with a company that values individuals, rewards effort, and supports growth across 6,000+ venues in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and stay organized.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality food to delight customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Receive and process payments (cash and cards).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and clear communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and ingredients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Reliability

Time management

Initiative

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Applying

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Barista Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2708/99651001/52829882/BU #One Retail

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!