Barista - Costa

OneRetail; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Barista to craft exquisite drinks for a major High Street brand. This part-time role offers 15 hours per week, allowing you to showcase your customer service skills and passion for coffee. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values individuality and rewards excellence. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in a vibrant environment. Join us and enjoy competitive pay and great perks while contributing to a company that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Shifts

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and manage stock of clean mugs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Brewing Equipment Handling

Teamwork

Tools

Brewing Equipment

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 15 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 have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Shift Patterns

Variable shifts

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
2. Keeping the bar area clean
3. Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
4. Being an enthusiastic team player and an excellent communicator
5. Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
6. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques
7. Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting maintenance needs
8. Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

1. Excellent communicator and relationship builder
2. Previous experience in customer service
3. Motivated and eager to strive for excellence
4. Proactive in making decisions for customer satisfaction
5. Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
6. Ability to work under pressure
7. Reliable with good timekeeping

Joining us means helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities within one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0605/87514001/52682659/WJ #One Retail

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive — because diversity is our strength!