Barista - Costa

One Retail Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

One Retail Group is hiring a Barista for Costa on a part-time basis (8 hours per week). You will craft drinks, deliver great service, and help maintain a clean bar area while representing the Costa brand across 6,000 venues.

Ideal candidates communicate well, have customer service experience, and can work under pressure with reliable timekeeping and initiative. Join a leading employer focused on development and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Excellent communicator with a friendly manner.
• Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Commitment to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high standards.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate well.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates and assist brewing.
• Learn about brewing methods and beverage presentation.
• Check equipment operation and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Costa and uphold brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Initiative

Time management

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 8 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

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/2909/41541001/52801875/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!