Barista - Costa

One Retail; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company based in Blackpool is looking for a driven Barista to join their team. As a Barista, you will craft beautifully made drinks and provide excellent service to customers. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is required.
• Ability to communicate brilliantly and build relationships.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality drinks and food.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area.
• Process payments accurately.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom

Barista (Part‑Time - 16 hours per week)

We’re recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand.

As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first‑class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You’ll get every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the Plate.

Shift patterns

Variable shifts

Key responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high‑quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have hands‑on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Benefits

Competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Legal EEO statement

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Job Reference: com/2411/85921001/52777134/BU #One Retail