Barista - Costa

One Retail; Northampton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Staff discount

Job summary

One Retail is seeking a part-time Barista to craft high-quality coffees for a major High Street brand. The role offers 16 hours per week with evolving shift patterns and progression opportunities within a company that values its people.

The ideal candidate communicates well, has customer service experience, and hands-on brewing equipment knowledge. You will work as part of a team, maintain standards of cleanliness, and uphold brand image.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and beverage prep.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet service standards.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and food to high quality standards.
• Keep the bar area clean and well-organized.
• Receive and process payments (cash and card).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and effective communicator.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Learn about brewing methods, blends, and presentation.
• Ensure equipment operates correctly and report maintenance needs.
• Represent the brand and maintain a positive image.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene, and safety regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Customer service experience

Brewing equipment handling

Team player

Under pressure

Timekeeping and 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 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 What You Need To Know Before Applying

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

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/1509/98989001/52831442/R/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!