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Barista – Part-Time Opportunity (8 Hours/Week)
We’re recruiting a driven Barista to help create beautifully crafted drinks on a part-time basis (8 hours per week) for a major High Street brand. As part of the team, you’ll deliver first-class service, craft perfect coffees, and help shape a culture that fosters individuality, development, and recognition.
We seek someone who thrives under pressure, takes initiative, and enjoys supporting customers with enthusiasm in our bustling environment.
Shift Patterns
- Variable shifts
About the Role
As a Barista at Costa, you’ll play a critical role in:
- Crafting premium coffee drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
- Maintaining a clean and organised bar area
- Processing payments (cash and card)
- Collaborating as a cohesive team while ensuring exceptional communication
With opportunities for progression, you’ll benefit from ongoing training in brewing techniques, beverage science, and food preparation. We invest in our people, whether it’s recognising those who go above and beyond or investing in growth through learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing flawlessly crafted drinks while adhering to standard recipes
- Offering outstanding customer service, adapting to individual preferences
- Maintaining a clean and organised bar area, including ensuring stock of mugs and plates
- Operating cash handling and card transactions efficiently and securely
- Collaborating as a team player with a culture of support and positivity
- Familiarising yourself with brewing methods, blends and latte art techniques for consistency
- Performing brewing equipment checks and reporting any maintenance needs
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, Health & Safety and reputational standards
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Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a Barista who:
- Excels in communication and can build strong, friendly relationships with colleagues and customers
- Has customer service experience, preferably in a high-volume or hospitality setting
- Demonstrates quality focus and a passion for coffee culture
- Is self-motivated and proactive, making decisions that enhance customer experience
- Has hands-on brewing or coffee preparation experience and knowledge of equipment
- Can work under pressure during peak business periods
- Shows reliability and exceptional timekeeping to maintain smooth operations


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Why Join Costa?
By becoming part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you will work in one of the UK’s leading retail businesses, supporting our mission to "feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections" in over 6,000 venues.
Benefits on Offer
- Competitive pay
- Excellent learning and development opportunities tailored for career progression
- Unmatched career support with industry expertise
- Training programmes covering coffee expertise, soft skills, and leadership development
- Flexible opportunities through our part-time model
- Great perks and a supportive, inclusive work culture
Company Values
Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive as their authentic self. With equal opportunities, a culture of respect, and a belief in empowering each colleague to reach their potential, we ensure that our teams can shine and grow together.
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