Costa Barista - Costa

Compass Group PLC; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Costa is seeking a driven Barista on a part-time basis (16 hours per week) to craft beautifully crafted drinks and deliver first-class service to customers. You will be part of Compass Group UK&I, representing the Costa brand across venues and upholding brand standards.

Join a company that values its people, promotes progression, and rewards ambition. Expect varied shifts, teamwork, and opportunities to learn brewing methods while maintaining high hygiene and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality beverages.
• Keep bar area clean and organized.
• Receive and process payments (cash and card).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates and ensure sufficient supplies.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends, and presentation techniques.
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Costa and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Brewing equipment

Timekeeping

Reliability

Working under pressure

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
  Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1409/43142001/52773291/BU #One Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!