Barista Southend Royals

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the coffee sector is looking for enthusiastic Baristas to join their team. This role offers the chance to craft delicious coffee and create uplifting experiences for customers. With a focus on teamwork and passion, you will be part of a vibrant environment that values your contributions. Enjoy great perks like free drinks and discounts, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you have a love for coffee and a friendly demeanor, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free handmade drinks

50% off food & bottled drinks during shifts

Costa Coffee Retirement Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Share Incentive Plan

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Feel Good discounts platform

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and people.
• Positive outlook and can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills for engaging with customers.

Responsibilities

• Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time.
• Serving customers with a smile.
• Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness across the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Coffee Crafting

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

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Barista Southend Royals

Costa Southend, 1 Heygate Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom Req #72226 21 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, with great training and benefits. So, you’re sure to 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—sustainably sourced beans, velvety milk, signature art, and 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 all about Costa products – teas, frappes, seasonal ranges, and more
4. Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness across the store
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
3. Good communication skills for engaging with customers
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% food & bottled drinks discount during shifts
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• 50% off food & drinks in Costa stores when not working via the Discount App
• Cycle to Work Scheme for savings on bikes and accessories
• Discounts on gym memberships 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 retailers

Additionally, participate in fundraising for the Costa Foundation supporting children’s education in coffee-growing communities.

A bit about us

At Costa Coffee, our values are Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for 14 consecutive years. Join a passionate, warm team that shares a love for coffee and delivering great experiences.

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

For reasonable adjustments or queries, please contact us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Fixed Term Contract
• Min Salary: £12.00
• Max Salary: £13.00
• Travel Required: No
• Job Start Date: 09 August 2024
• Job End Date: 21 November 2024
• Location: Costa Southend, 1 Heygate Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK