Barista - Costa

One Retail; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a driven Barista to deliver exceptional service and expertly crafted beverages for a major High Street brand. This full-time role includes various responsibilities, from preparing drinks to ensuring health and safety compliance, all in a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and comply with health standards.
• Process payments and maintain stock of bar supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

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 full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 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 be given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Shift Pattern: 4 out of 7 days

Key Responsibilities:

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

Our Ideal Barista Will:

• Be a great communicator and relationship builder
• Have previous customer service experience
• Strive for excellence with motivation and eagerness
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2006/74137002/52529733/BU #One Retail

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and strive to make all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.