Barista
Costa Coffee
£12.60-13.60 per hour
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee is a coffee shop chain. They specialise in serving Italian coffee.
Job description from Costa Coffee
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:
- Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme, including matched contributions
- 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa-owned stores
- A smart pension that is matched up to an amazing 10%
- The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
- And that's not all. Explore even more of our perkshere: https://bit.ly/costaperks
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.
What you'll do
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:
- Putting smiles on faces come rain or shine
- Mastering our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
- Pouring passion into perfect drinks and great customer service
- Keeping your store clean, tidy and welcoming
- Working with your colleagues to make your store the very best
Who you are
We're interested in your unique ingredients:
- A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to take on a challenge
- A perfectionist, dedicated to delivering excellence
- A people person and team player, who can strike up a good conversation
For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with costa.recruitment@costacoffee.com
*Pay rate applicable from 1st April 2025
Other details
- Job Function (REQUIRED FIELD) Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Permanent
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Costa Coffee pay baristas enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
38% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Costa Coffee pay baristas market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
74% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do baristas at Costa Coffee get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Costa Coffee pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 240 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do baristas at Costa Coffee get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
89% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Costa Coffee pay baristas sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do baristas at Costa Coffee do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
37% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do baristas get of their shift pattern at Costa Coffee?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 35% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 22% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 179 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do baristas at Costa Coffee worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do baristas at Costa Coffee get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
39% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 179 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for baristas at Costa Coffee to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for baristas to book a holiday at Costa Coffee?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Costa Coffee managers change baristas shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
55% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for baristas to take sick leave at Costa Coffee?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
52% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is baristas at Costa Coffee job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as baristas at Costa Coffee good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do baristas at Costa Coffee feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do baristas at Costa Coffee get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 165 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for baristas to work at Costa Coffee?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do baristas at Costa Coffee enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do baristas at Costa Coffee recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
51% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do baristas get enough training when they start at Costa Coffee?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are baristas given support to progress at Costa Coffee?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do baristas think Costa Coffee head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do baristas feel well informed about how Costa Coffee is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Costa Coffee employees say about their job
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Best thing
The team I work with is great and you get to meet great people. My job works well with my lifestyle and the days and hours I need.
Worst thing
HR are so distanced from the store staff that they make policies for things they have no experience with and punish staff for giving feedback. Speaking out to HR is never anonymous. No holiday, sickness or pay benefits for long term staff...Store managers get terrible pay for the long hours they work and forced to go to meetings on their days off...no compassionate leave option for pet loss...When Coca Cola took over it all went downhill...
Barista maestro at Costa Coffee, March 2025
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Best thing
Free drinks on shift
Some of the team members are niceWorst thing
Very stressful
Managers
Hard to change shifts
Always stuck on potwash if your new
Lack of trainingBarista at Costa Coffee, February 2025
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