Barista - Costa

OneRetail; Winchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Winchester is looking for a Barista to craft beautiful drinks and provide outstanding customer service. This part-time position, contracted for 8 hours per week, includes responsibilities like drink preparation, cleanliness, and payment processing. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, previous customer service experience, and a willingness to learn. Join a company that values growth, diversity, and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is essential.
• Eagerness for excellence and customer-focused initiative.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments and manage stock of mugs and plates.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Timekeeping

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 have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here are some details about your shift patterns: Variable shifts.

Before applying, please note the key responsibilities include:

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food to delight customers
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area
• Processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Managing stock of mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, and food presentation techniques
• Checking brewing equipment and reporting maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Adhering to Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Following Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Be a great communicator and relationship builder
• Have previous customer service experience
• Strive for excellence with motivation and eagerness
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Work well under pressure
• Be reliable with good timekeeping

Joining Compass allows you to contribute to feeding people, fueling progress, and forging connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and extensive learning and development opportunities within one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0808/74333001/52755350/BU #One Retail

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunity to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, and strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.