Gateshead Barista

Costa Coffee; Gateshead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee franchise as a Barista in Gateshead, where you'll craft excellent coffee and engage with customers in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy comprehensive training, great perks, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive team.

Benefits

Starting pay of £12.21 per hour

STAR rewards

Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food

Discounted gym memberships

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program

Free eye care tests

Access to a 24/7 GP portal

Personalized training plans

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and people.
• Commitment to excellence under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Crafting excellent coffee and engaging with customers.
• Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Category: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista

Location: 6 Trinity Square, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE18 1AG

At Costa Coffee by Sim Trava, we aim to inspire the world to love great coffee, just as much as our partner, Costa Coffee.

Sim Trava is a family-run business seeking hardworking, ambitious, happy, and loyal individuals to join our team. If that sounds like you, you might be just what we’re looking for.

We want team members who are proud to work with us because a happy team leads to happy customers.

About the role

Daily, you'll be making coffee quickly while engaging with our customers. This role is fast-paced from open to close, but don’t worry — we provide comprehensive training and development to equip you with the skills to deliver the perfect cup of coffee every time.

Responsibilities include:

• Crafting excellent coffee and getting to know our customers by name.
• Serving customers with a smile to ensure they leave happy and eager to return.
• Learning about all Costa products, beyond just coffee.
• Maintaining health & safety and cleanliness standards across the store.
• Engaging with team members and customers to build a fun environment and enhance the store’s reputation as the best place to visit.

About you

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

• A positive attitude, energetic personality, and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to excellence, even under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to connect with customers daily.
• A hardworking mindset with good multitasking abilities.

What we offer

We value our team members and offer great perks and benefits:

• Starting pay of £12.21 per hour, increasing with training.
• STAR rewards, which can be exchanged on our online shopping platform.
• Extra STAR points on your birthday, work milestones, or for going above and beyond.
• Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food and bottled drinks during shifts.
• Discounted gym memberships and no-commission foreign currency purchases.
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Free eye care tests.
• Access to a 24/7 GP portal.
• Personalized training plans tailored to your needs.
• Opportunities to develop into different roles within Sim Trava.

Additionally, participate in quarterly fundraising events supporting local charities chosen by the team.

About us

Founded in 2005 by Simon and Tracy Vardy in Altrincham, Sim Trava opened its first store in Northwich, Cheshire, on October 17th of that year. Our initial goal was to open 5 stores in 5 years, which we achieved ahead of schedule. By 2010, we had 10 stores in the Cheshire/Manchester area.

In 2021, we celebrated our 40th store opening in Fallowfield, Manchester. We then became the first franchise to purchase existing stores from equity, acquiring 17 stores across Preston, Blackpool, and Southport, bringing our total to 57 stores.

For reasonable adjustments or queries, please contact us.

This role is for a store owned by a franchise partner; their hiring process, salary, and benefits may differ from those in a wholly owned Costa store.