Barista

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site

Job description

Job Title: Barista

Location: Costa Guildford Ladymead RP 2B, Unit 2B, Ladymead Retail Park, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Req: #72178

Posted On: 19 July 2024

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 not only enjoy the pride of working for the nation’s favourite coffee shop, but you’ll also receive 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. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art, and delivered with 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. Soaking up all there is to know about Costa products – don’t forget our teas, frappes, seasonal ranges, and much more
4. Working with your team to maintain health & safety and cleanliness across the store
5. Most importantly, 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 of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Barista?

1. A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and bags of personality
2. A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do
3. The communication skills to strike up a good conversation with our customers daily
4. A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills

What we can offer

We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

1. Whilst on shift free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks
2. Costa Coffee Retirement Plan, which offers matching contributions
3. Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa owned stores when you’re not working
4. Cycle to Work Scheme through which you can make huge savings on bikes and accessories
5. Huge savings on gym memberships & fitness accessories, and even our Shoes for Crews scheme for discounted footwear
6. Share Incentive Plan – Giving you the chance to become a shareholder in Coca-Cola
7. Salary Sacrifice Pension with up to 10% matched contributions
8. Dedicated Feel Good discounts platform and app, where you can get instant cashback and make savings at an array of retailers whilst on the go

And if this isn’t enough, you’ll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education.

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust, and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 14th year in a row. Here, you’ll be part of a genuine, passionate, and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, communities, and people.

At Costa we encourage the sharing of diverse thoughts and ideas. We approach our work fearlessly and support one another to take a few risks. We learn and we grow constantly. Individuality is championed and we provide a culture where everyone feels included. You can be you at Costa.

Other details

1. Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
2. Pay Type: Hourly
3. Employment Indicator: Permanent