Barista - Costa

OneRetail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading food service company in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Barista to deliver exceptional service and crafted beverages. The role involves preparing high-quality drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have prior customer service experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and individual talent.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator who can build relationships easily.
• Must have previous experience in customer service.
• Strive for excellence and show eagerness.
• Ability to work well within a team and take initiative.
• Comfort with learning brewing and beverage preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Receive and process payments.
• Communicate effectively with team and guests.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates and assist with prep.
• Represent the brand with a positive image and uphold standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

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 35 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 and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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

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 platesLearning 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.

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!