Barista - Costa

OneRetail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking a driven Barista in Ipswich to create beautifully crafted drinks. You will deliver first-class service, prepare blended drinks, maintain hygiene standards, and build customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have previous customer service experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive pay and great perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Receive and process payments.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

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

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
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting 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 enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1208/91094001/52555954/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!