Starbucks Barista

Center Parcs group; Brougham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure company in the UK is seeking a Starbucks Barista to join their team. The role involves providing excellent customer service and preparing quality beverages. Candidates should be friendly and capable of building rapport with guests. Flexible working hours are offered, including weekends and public holidays. Center Parcs provides a variety of unique benefits, including a bonus scheme and career development opportunities. The position is contractual for 150 hours every 4 weeks and requires reliable commuting to Whinfell Forest.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Confident individual who enjoys interacting with guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide legendary customer service to guests.
• Prepare quality beverages and products.

Skills

Ability to build rapport with guests

Cheerful and friendly demeanor

Job description

STARBUCKS BARISTA | £12.37 per hour

Starbucks have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere. Why do they insist on Starbucks? Because they know they can count on genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time.

Starbucks is all about great coffee, great times, in a great place with a great team. Whilst working as a Barista at Starbucks, you would also be part of the Center Parcs team and would be responsible for providing legendary customer service to all of our guests.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, quick thinking team player who will take pride in providing our guests with quality beverages and products.

Excellent communication skills are required along with a friendly and professional manner. Full training will be provided for this role, all that we ask is that you are a confident individual who will enjoy speaking with our guests and working with an amazing team.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey.

HOURS OF WORK

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements

• Ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues
• Naturally cheerful and friendly

Desirable requirements

• Experience in a food and beverage or customer service environment

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date

2nd January 2026

Interviews to be held

Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.