Barista - Costa

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is currently seeking a driven Barista in Poole. This part-time position (20 hours/week) involves crafting quality drinks and providing excellent service. The ideal candidate has customer service experience and communication skills. As part of a large company, opportunities for career growth are available with competitive pay and great perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is required.
• Must be a brilliant communicator and build relationships easily.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Process payments accurately.
• Represent the brand positively.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time-keeping

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first‑class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers.

You'll have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern

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• Tues:
• Weds:
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• Fri:
• Sat:
• Sun:

Your 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

Our Ideal Barista

• 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 time‑keeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2511/91531001/52767351/BU #One Retail

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

Industries

• Retail