Barista - Costa Coffee

Barista - Costa Coffee - Come and Join us at our brand new Costa Store at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth

Full Time and Part Time Barista positions available / Flexibility Required

Interview Dates: 30th of April 2025

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a Costa Coffee brand. 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.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

1. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
2. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
3. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
4. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
5. Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
6. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
7. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
8. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
9. Contributory pension scheme
10. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Could you bring your talent to Costa? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing perfectly 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 excellent communicator
5. Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
6. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
7. Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
8. Representing a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

1. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
2. Have previous experience in customer service
3. Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
4. Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
5. Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
6. Possess the ability to work under pressure
7. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability