Barista - Costa

One Retail Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Costa in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Barista on a part-time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week. You will craft coffees and deliver first-class service while representing the Costa brand across high-street venues.

The role requires strong communication, prior customer service experience, and hands-on familiarity with brewing equipment. The position offers variable shifts and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Excellent communication and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality food to delight customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and well stocked.
• Receive and process payments (cash and card).
• Represent Costa and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends and presentation techniques.
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Under pressure

Timekeeping

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 24 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

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/2209/44187001/52817165/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!