Barista – Edinburgh Meadowbank

About the role

Join Costa Coffee in Edinburgh Meadowbank as a Barista, where you’ll create memorable coffee experiences for every customer. You’ll work in a vibrant team, receive comprehensive training, and enjoy a supportive environment that celebrates passion for coffee.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, frappes and seasonal drinks to Costa quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment.
• Engage with customers with a friendly smile, ensuring they leave happy.
• Learn and promote Costa’s product range, including food and specialty beverages.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet health and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Positive, can‑do attitude with a genuine love for coffee and people.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.
• Hard‑working, reliable and able to multitask in a fast‑paced setting.
• Enthusiasm for delivering excellent service every shift.

Required skills

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to operate coffee machines and follow hygiene standards.
• Teamwork and flexibility to adapt to varying shift patterns.

What we offer

• Starting pay of £13.12 per hour (location‑dependent).
• Free handmade drinks while on shift and 50% discount on food and bottled drinks.
• Costa Coffee Retirement Plan with matching contributions.
• Costa Discount App – 50% off food & drinks in Costa‑owned stores when off‑duty.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts, and Shoes for Crews footwear scheme.
• Share Incentive Plan and Salary Sacrifice Pension with up to 10% match.
• Access to Feel Good discounts platform for instant cashback on a range of retailers.