Barista – fully flexible only

Costa Coffee Professional; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista, where you'll perfect your craft and create memorable experiences for customers. Enjoy competitive pay, a range of perks including discounts and a matched pension scheme, and be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your unique contributions.

Benefits

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

50% discount on food and drinks

Matched pension up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Multi-tasker with a positive attitude, ready to take on challenges.
• Perfectionist committed to excellence.
• People person who enjoys good conversations.

Responsibilities

• Create excellent coffee and customer experiences.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming store environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Positive Attitude

Team Player

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 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members in unexpected financial pressure
• Explore more perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your true self. 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.

Although a global brand, we remember our roots. Our Costa Foundation and community agenda help us make a difference in coffee-growing communities and your local community.

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
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Work with colleagues to make your store the best

Who You Are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• A multi-tasker with a positive attitude, ready to take on challenges
• A perfectionist committed 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 — answering simple questions anytime, anywhere. This AI tool helps us assess traits and skills fairly, comparing responses to the role’s needs. Human review and final decisions will follow. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].