Barista – fully flexible

Costa Coffee Professional; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista, where you will craft exceptional drinks and create memorable customer experiences. With a competitive pay rate and fantastic perks, including discounts and a matched pension scheme, this role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and community involvement.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Coca-Cola share scheme

Pension matched up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dedication to excellence and perfection.
• Enjoys engaging with customers and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Craft perfect drinks and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming store environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

Barista

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. It’s about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people’s faces, and proudly making greatness every day.

And as a Barista, you can too.

Why Costa?

Pay rate of £12.60-13.60 per hour (dependent on the location of the store).

We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme, including matched contributions
• 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa-owned stores
• A smart pension that is matched up to an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work with our teams to shape our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

While we are a global brand, we haven't forgotten our roots. Our Costa Foundation and community initiatives allow you to help change lives in coffee-growing communities and support your local community too.

What You’ll Do

Being a Barista is more than making great coffee. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself, and master your craft. You will:

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Master our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Work with your colleagues to make your store the best

Who You Are

We’re interested in your unique qualities:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid of challenges
• A perfectionist, dedicated to excellence
• A people person and team player, who enjoys good conversations

When you apply, you'll have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Rest assured, there will always be human involvement in reviewing your responses and making the final decision. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].