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Barista

Costa Coffee
Full-time
On-site
Canterbury, ENG
£28,240 GBP yearly

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Costa Coffee is hiring a full-time Barista in Canterbury, onsite, to bring energy, warmth and skill to every shift. You’ll serve great coffee, master the menu, keep the store welcoming and running smoothly, and collaborate with a team to deliver memorable experiences. The role offers £13.12-£14.12 per hour (location dependent) with new rates from 1 April 2026, plus benefits like 50% discount on Costa foods and drinks, a matched pension up to 10%, a Coca-Cola share scheme and the Financial Support Fund. Apply via a quick Sapia.ai chat that pre-screens candidates, with human review in the final decision; for adjustments email [email protected]. Highlight adaptability, accountability, calm communication, and a genuine people focus in your application.


Barista

At Costa Coffee, we craft great coffee and memorable experiences. As a Barista, you’ll bring energy, warmth and skill to every shift. We also offer flexible shifts to suit both your needs and the store’s.


Why Costa
• £13.12 - £14.12 per hour (location dependent)*
• 50% discount on all food and drink in Costa-owned stores
• Matched pension up to 10%
• Coca-Cola share scheme
• Financial Support Fund
• More perks at: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our values, Discipline to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Player, shape how we work. Through the Costa Foundation, you’ll also support communities locally and globally.

What you’ll do
• Serve great coffee and deliver an energising customer experience
• Master our menu and maintain high standards
• Keep the store clean, welcoming and running smoothly
• Work collaboratively as a team player to make the store the best it can be

Who you are
We’re looking for someone with:
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude
• Accountability and pride in delivering quality
• A calm, composed approach and great communication skills
• A genuine people focus and enthusiasm for working with others

Apply through a quick Sapia.ai chat. -
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.

For adjustments, contact: [email protected]

*New pay rates from 1st April 2026