Barista, £12 per hour

TN United Kingdom; Maldon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista, where your passion for coffee and customer service will shine. In this role, you'll craft delightful beverages and create memorable experiences for customers. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with a supportive team, great training, and numerous perks, including discounts and a retirement plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic setting that values warmth, trust, and courage. If you love coffee and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free handmade drinks

50% discount on food and drinks

Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• A passion for coffee and people is essential.
• Good communication skills to engage with customers daily.

Responsibilities

• Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time.
• Serving customers with a smile so they walk away happy.
• Maintaining health & safety and store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Positive Attitude

Passion for Coffee

Job description

Barista, £12 per hour

Costa - Maldon, 80-82 High Street, Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom ● Fullbridge, Maldon CM9 4LE, UK ● Heybridge Basin, Maldon CM9, UK ● Heybridge, Maldon CM9, UK ● Maldon CM9, UK ● Woodham Mortimer, Maldon CM9, UK ● Woodham Walter, Maldon CM9, UK Req #71774 09 July 2024

Barista

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. As a Costa Barista, you’ll enjoy the pride of working for the nation’s favourite coffee shop, along with great training and benefits, ensuring you enjoy Costa Coffee as much as our customers do.

A bit about the role

Starting pay of £12.00-13.00 per hour (dependent on the location of the store)

Day to day, you’ll be making coffee that provides uplifting moments for our customers. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art, and delivered with your signature smile.

What’s involved?

1. Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time
2. Serving customers with a smile so they walk away happy and excited about their next visit
3. Learning about Costa products – don’t forget our teas, frappes, seasonal ranges, and much more
4. Working with your team to maintain health & safety and store cleanliness
5. Having fun – this is your time to learn, develop, and meet great people

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start. What else makes a great Barista?

1. A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and personality
2. A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do
3. Good communication skills to engage with customers daily
4. A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills

What we can offer

We’re proud of our team’s work and want you to feel valued with great perks and benefits:

• Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food and bottled drinks during shifts
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• 50% off food & drinks in Costa stores via the Costa Discount App when not working
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Discounts on gym memberships, fitness accessories, and footwear through Shoes for Crews
• Share Incentive Plan to become a Coca-Cola shareholder
• Salary Sacrifice Pension with up to 10% matched contributions
• Feel Good discounts platform for cashback and savings at various retailers

Additionally, you’ll be supporting fundraising for the Costa Foundation, aiding children in coffee-growing communities to access education.

A bit about us

Our values are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We are the UK’s No. 1 coffee brand for 14 consecutive years. Join a passionate, warm team that shares a love for coffee and delivering great experiences to customers, communities, and colleagues.

We promote diversity, encourage sharing ideas, support risk-taking, and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Job Start Date: 30 August 2024
• Locations: Maldon, Essex, UK including various areas as listed