Barista (Weekday and Weekend Shifts)

Costa Coffee Professional; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Costa Coffee as a Barista, where you'll craft outstanding beverages and create positive customer experiences. Enjoy competitive pay, growth opportunities, and numerous perks including discounts and a great pension scheme. Ideal candidates will embody excellence, teamwork, and a passion for coffee.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Smart pension plan matched up to 10%

Financial support fund for team members

Qualifications

• Acan-do attitude, not afraid to take on challenges.
• Dedicated to delivering excellence.
• Good conversation skills and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks while ensuring excellent customer service.
• Maintain store cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve store success.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

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 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, shaping our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge, and Trusted Team Players.

While a global brand, we stay connected to our roots through the Costa Foundation and our community agenda, helping change lives in coffee-growing communities and supporting local initiatives.

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 colleagues to make your store the best

Who You Are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to take on a challenge
• A perfectionist, dedicated to delivering excellence
• A people person and team player who can strike up a good conversation

When you apply, you'll have a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — 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. Human review always follows. Need adjustments? Email [e-mail].