Barista
At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. It's about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people's faces, and proudly making greatness every day.
And as a Barista, you can too.
So, why Costa?
Pay rate of £12.60-13.60 per hour (dependent on the location of the store)
We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:
We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.
We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too.
Being a Barista means so much more than making velvety cups of joy. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself and truly master your craft - which means you’ll be:
We’re interested in your unique ingredients:
When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Don’t worry — there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com

At Costa Coffee, we’ve been crafting with heart and changing the coffee game since 1971. Now part of The Coca-Cola Company, we proudly operate in over 50 countries, and we’re still growing! And we’re much more than our beloved stores. Consumers all over the world can now enjoy Costa Coffee in our Ready-To-Drink range, our innovative self-serve machines, including Express, or our thriving At Home offering. And let’s not forget our global partnerships that help us trailblaze new markets and spaces every single day.
Here at Costa, we’re all about reimagining coffee experiences to make a difference.*** Along with our growth ambitions, we really do care about the communities we serve. From local charity partners, to coffee farmers and our much-loved Costa Foundation, making a difference is part of who we are.
At the heart of our culture are our values: discipline, passion, warmth, courage, and trust. We are Disciplined to Deliver, have a Passion for Progress, we Win with Warmth, have the Courage to Challenge, and are Trusted Team Players. For us, it’s about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, take on new challenges and enjoy some amazing career experiences.
Sound like your cup of coffee? Take a look at our latest opportunities below.
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