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Barista - Costa
Part Time Barista & Coffee Specialist – Major High Street Brand
(20 hours per week, 4 days in 7 stroke-shifts)
About the Role
We’re recruiting a passionate Barista to join our team and create stunning coffee experiences for customers. As part of a forward-thinking business, you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment, opportunities for progression, and a brand that values diversity and individuality.
Create beautiful beverages and contribute to a coffeehouse where excellent service, creativity, and teamwork are celebrated. Every cup is crafted to delight—so if you love coffee, love your customers, and love making a difference, let’s chat.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your primary focus is crafting unforgettable coffee experiences while ensuring a top-tier customer service. Here’s what your role will involve:
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve perfectly balanced espresso-based drinks, specialty beverages, and high-quality cuisine with confidence
- Maintain a clean and professional bar area, including brewing equipment, utensils, and surroundings
- Handle transactions accurately, including cash and card payments
- Collaborate with your team to resolve customer queries, suggestions, and complaints
- Monitor food and drink stock levels, ensuring clean plates and cups are always available
- Train to master brewing methods, coffee preparation techniques, and food presentation standards
- Troubleshoot and report any technical issues with brewing equipment like espresso machines and grinders
- Uphold Costa’s brand values, reflecting our friendly, professional, and knowledgeable service
- Comply with Food Hygiene and Safety standards, completing regular training as required
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Who We’re Looking For
Passionate, determined, and eager? Then read on—we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Skills & Qualities
- A can-do attitude and dedication to delivering exceptional service
- Previous experience in customer-facing roles—be it retail, hospitality, or beyond
- Reliability and strong timekeeping skills—you’re the team behind scheduling needs
- The ability to work well under pressure, especially during peak times
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly
- Fluent in using barista equipment, such as espresso machines and grinders
- A natural team player, with a growth mindset ready to learn and progress
Ideal Traits
- Proactive thinker—always finding ways to enhance the customer experience
- Attention to detail, especially with brew quality and food hygiene
- A real teenage ego when it comes to coffee (sorry, we mean passion)!
- Comfortable gearing up for shift patterns (4 days in 7) in en optimistic It always gets better!terms
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Why Join Us & What You’ll Gain
At Compass Group, you’re not just a Barista—you’re part of the morning routine for millions. Help us fuel moments across 6,000+ UK and Ireland venues.
Perks & Opportunities
- Join the UK’s largest services business, benefiting from leading industry practice
- Contestive pay and the chance to progress into rewarding career paths
- Flexible working (if applicable) and supportive workplace culture
- Continuous training and development, helping you grow within the coffee industry
- A workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality, offering equal opportunities and inclusive growth
#OneRetail: A Place Where Everyone Thrives
Compass is committed to an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self. Your background, beliefs, and approach bring unique strengths to our team—ours is a culture where diversity fueling innovation.
We’re here to nurture your potential and offer unrivalled support to help you shine. So if you’ve got the skills, creativity, and positive energy to start a great morning—for every customer and colleague you serve—let’s brew something wonderful together.
Job Reference: com/0207/86088001/52569709
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