Barista - Costa

Compass Group UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Barista for a Costa brand outlet on a part-time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. You will craft beverages, serve customers, and help maintain a clean, inviting bar area while learning about brewing methods and product presentation.

The role requires strong communication, prior customer service experience, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment. Costa and Compass offer opportunities for progression and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and beverage preparation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and stay reliable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food to delight customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized.
• Receive and process payments (cash and cards) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and an excellent communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates for service.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends, food prep and presentation.
• Check equipment operates properly; report maintenance needs.
• Represent Costa and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communicator

Customer service

Brewing equipment

Timekeeping

Tools

POS systems

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 16 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/0409/85921001/52814629/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!