Coffee Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At the heart of Costa Coffee are our values; we believe in Pride, Ambition, Integrity and work Together. We are the No 1 coffee brand in the UK. At Costa, you are part of a team that shares a passion for coffee, and a desire to deliver great experiences to our customers, our communities and to our people.
Here at Costa Coffee our Coffee Shop Assistant are fun, hardworking and customer obsessed. If you have a passion for great coffee, and creating memorable experiences, this could be the best career move you ever make. You will learn to craft the perfect coffee ensuring each cup is filled with warmth and happiness, not forgetting your role in building the very best team environment.
Responsibilities of a Coffee Shop Assistant at Costa Coffee:
Crafting great coffee with your passion and energy for that perfect blend.
Serving customers with a smile and creating moments that matter, ensuring customers walk away happy, and we see them again very soon.
Be knowledgeable and confident about all Costa products in order to advise customers.
Maintaining health and safety, and cleanliness across the store always.
Most importantly have fun at work and support your team to do the same.
Requirements to be a Coffee Shop Assistant at Costa Coffee:
Will love coffee.
A positive outlook with bags of personality.
A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do.
Good communication skills and a genuine passion for people because you will be talking to our amazing customers daily.
Courage to show your confidence.
You will often need to multitask; therefore, a hard-working attitude is key.
No experience is required, just a can-do attitude.
Benefits of being a Coffee Shop Assistant at Costa Coffee:
28 daysβ holiday
Employee discount
Excellent career and development prospects
Company pension scheme
Opportunity to impact your local community through various activities
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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