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Costa Coffee Barista

March 14, 2026

Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. As a Costa Barista, you’ll not only enjoy the pride of working for the nation’s favourite coffee shop, but you’ll also receive great training and benefits. So, you’re sure to enjoy Costa Coffee as much as our customers do.

A bit about the role

Day to day, you'll be making coffee that provides uplifting moments for our customers. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art and delivered with your signature smile.

What’s involved?

Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time
Serving customers with a smile so they walk away happy and excited about their next visit
Soaking up all there is to know about Costa products – don’t forget our teas, frappes, seasonal ranges and much more
Working with your team to maintain health & safety and cleanliness across the store
Most importantly, having fun – this is your time to learn, develop and meet great people

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Barista?

A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and bags of personality
A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do
The communication skills to strike up a good conversation with our customers daily
A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills

Benefits

50% Staff discount and a Free Core Drink whilst working, 25% off all Costa Coffee stores (discount card)
Full, structured training including Barista, Brand Standards, Food Safety Level 2
The potential opportunity to become a Barista Maestro along with the corresponding pay rise and senior duties in store
We love to internally promote our staff so they grow with us, creating a long term career path
Company Pension
Holiday accrual system
Refer a friend scheme and receive £150 per candidate (T&C’s apply)
20% off Goldex Staycations on Thanet Coast (for 2 or more nights)
Opportunity to volunteer for the Goldex and Costa Foundation
Access to a range of local and national discounts with The Life Style Card
Recognition opportunities: Hampers for Workiversary’s, Store of the Month, Customer Feedback Award and Achievement Awards.

Essential Requirements

Enthusiasm to execute outstanding customer service
Friendly manner
Communicate confidently with customers
Flexible approach (ability to be multi-skilled)
Willingness to learn
Ability to work within a team and individually
Presentable and able to follow uniform brand standards
Reliable & committed
Flexible to be available for shifts

Desirable

Worked within a customer facing environment
Worked in the hospitality/retail industry
Barista experience

A bit about us

At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values. We believe in Passion, Warmth, Trust and Courage. We’re the No. 1 coffee brand in the UK for the 15th year in a row. Here, you’ll be part of a genuine, passionate and warm team that shares a love for coffee and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, communities and people. We celebrate inclusion and equality and believe everyone should bring their true self to work. We advocate collaboration and transparency. And embrace differences in all that we do.

This Costa store is owned & operated by Goldex Investments Ltd. We are an Award Winning Multi Brand Company with stores throughout the South East of England... our motto is “Investing In The Future” and that includes our staff. Our People Are What Makes Us Great!

Goldex Investments Group Ltd, established in 2005, is one of the UK’s largest Costa Coffee franchisees and a diversified operator across hospitality, property and wellness sectors. With over 43 Costa stores and brands like Kaspa’s Desserts, Goldex Workspace, and Goldex Fitness, the company employs 500+ staff nationwide. In 2025, Goldex became the UK Master Franchisee for Gong Cha, the global bubble tea brand. Known for award-winning excellence and career development, Goldex also champions community support—donating over £250,000 to charitable causes, including building a school in Ethiopia a coffee growing community for 1,000+ children. Headquartered in Kent, Goldex continues to grow through innovation, integrity, and a people-first culture. Learn more at goldexinvestments.com.

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