Category: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
Location: Costa Coffee, 9 Liberty Square ME19 4AU, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom
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?
* Positive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
* Confident and friendly communicator who enjoys engaging with customers and making their day.
* Flexible and multi-skilled, ready to take on a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Eager to learn and grow, always open to new challenges and training opportunities.
* Team player who can also thrive independently, reliable, and committed to high standards.
* Well-presented and punctual, with the flexibility to work various shifts as required.
What we can offer
We’re really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:
* Up to £12.21 per Hour (NMW)
* 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.
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!
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