Barista

About the role

Join the Cobra Coffee family, a Starbucks UK franchised partner, as a barista. You will create the Starbucks experience by providing high‑quality service, beverages, and products while building genuine connections with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality beverages, whole‑bean coffee, and food items in line with recipe and presentation standards.
• Support store procedures, including opening or closing the store, cash handling, and safety and security tasks.
• Assist fellow partners during high‑volume periods to keep the store operating smoothly.
• Anticipate and meet customer and store needs by learning the store environment and customers’ preferences.
• Deliver legendary customer service with a “customer first” attitude, creating genuine connections.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace for both customers and partners.

Requirements

• No prior barista experience required.
• Passion for bringing joy to customers and delivering excellent service.
• Willingness to learn coffee knowledge and store procedures.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays).
• Unlimited brewed coffee & English breakfast tea on shift.
• Discounts on handcrafted beverages and food items during your shift.
• 30% discount on bottled beverages and impulse items during your shift.
• One £1.50 food item per shift on selected products.
• 30% discount on all food, beverages, merchandise & gifts while not working.
• 30% “green apron” discount across participating Starbucks stores.
• Third‑party discounts, including 20% off at Southern Co‑op food stores.
• Life insurance.
• Comprehensive training, including coffee knowledge and access to Starbucks Global Academy.
• Career progression with a strong focus on internal promotion.

Schedule

Working hours may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends to meet store needs.