It’s not too latte to kick-start your barista career with festive job opportunities at Costa Coffee in time for Christmas
There are 1,600 jobs to fill over Christmas, and you could end up extending your contract, with opportunities for progression
IF you’re full of beans, grab yourself a job at coffee giant Costa this festive season.
The High Street chain has 1,600 roles to fill across the UK over Christmas and New Year, both full-time and part-time.
While the jobs are only temporary, there are chances to extend your contract and work your way up to store manager and beyond.
Trained baristas will earn upward of £7.40 an hour, while store managers can take home £28,000 a year.
Employees will receive health and safety training and an induction into the business — but the opportunity to learn does not end there.
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KEEN bean Marina Montoci, 23, started as a Costa Christmas temp in November 2012 – but a positive attitude led to her contract being extended.
She has now worked her way up to become the store manager of Costa Coffee Surbiton, near her home in Hounslow, West London.
Marina said:
“A friend told me that the local Costa was looking for staff, so I popped in to the Earls Court branch one day with my CV and my best smile.
“A few days later, they offered me a trial shift then they called me back, saying that I was hired for three months over the Christmas period.
“I was passionate about what I was doing and it didn’t go unnoticed. My manager renewed my contract at the end of the temp period and I felt like I had really accomplished something.
“After three months of training, I officially became a barista. I was transferred to a different store, in Twickenham, and promoted to assistant manager.
“Then I got transferred to another branch that was in need of an assistant manager, before being given the opportunity to step up to store manager.
“I love the challenges that come with the job and I still enjoy what I do every single day.
“If you have a temp job and you want to become permanent, show that you are passionate about what you do and always find ways to work on your personal development.
“In a company like Costa Coffee, the opportunities to progress and build a career are endless.”
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