Barista - Early Mornings

Barista - Early Mornings

Employer
SSP

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne

Closing date
16 Nov 2026

Job Type
Front of House jobs, Barista

Sector
Restaurants jobs, Pubs and Bars jobs

Contract Type
Full Time

Job Details

• EARLY SHIFT BARISTA - NEWCASTLE AIRPORT, STARBUCKS
• Fixed term contracts until end of November 2026!
• Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £13.91 per hour.
• Shift starting at 3am ONLY. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day!

Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.

ABOUT YOU:

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You're positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and be able to sell and handle alcohol.
• You have previous experience working in coffee shop

ABOUT THE BARISTA ROLE:

• Passionate about learning new skills and beverages.
• Happy to share product knowledge with customers and bespoke beverages to customer requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times.

AS A BARISTA WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

Ready to be part of the buzz? Apply now and join SSP as a Barista!

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.

Company

We Are Food Travel Experts

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations, operating restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations. We are present in nearly 40 countries around the world, and we run more than 550 international, national and local owned and franchised brands across approximately 2,600 units.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. From providing rewarding and fulfilling career journeys for our 37,000 colleagues worldwide to providing great experiences for our customers as they travel, this ethos drives the culture of SSP.

Be you. That's how we like it.

Great food and drink are diverse by nature. Our food is authentic, creates great experiences and brings people together. The same goes for our DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strategy at SSP. By empowering our colleagues and celebrating our differences, we create great experiences for our people and help them thrive as one global team.

Bring your appetite for opportunity!

Learning is a constant adventure, and we're passionate about supporting all of our colleagues in their development. From accredited apprenticeships to senior management training, we have a range of pathways and programmes dedicated to your growth. And with our online academy full of resources, you can learn your way.

Benefits of joining SSP:

• Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
• Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance
• Free Meal and Parking while on shifts
• Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme
• Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave
• Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of colleague networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women's Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
• Activities: Barista Competition, Millie's Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition
• Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more

Apply Now!

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You're positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and be able to sell and handle alcohol.
• You have previous experience working in coffee shop
  
  We Are Food Travel Experts
SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations, operating restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations. We are present in nearly 40 countries around the world, and we run more than 550 international, national and local owned and franchised brands across approximately 2,600 units. Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. From providing rewarding and fulfilling career journeys for our 37,000 colleagues worldwide to providing great experiences for our customers as they travel, this ethos drives the culture of SSP. Be you. That's how we like it. Great food and drink are diverse by nature. Our food is authentic, creates great experiences and brings people together. The same goes for our DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strategy at SSP. By empowering our colleagues and celebrating our differences, we create great experiences for our people and help them thrive as one global team. Bring your appetite for opportunity! Learning is a constant adventure, and we're passionate about supporting all of our colleagues in their development. From accredited apprenticeships to senior management training, we have a range of pathways and programmes dedicated to your growth. And with our online academy full of resources, you can learn your way. Benefits of joining SSP: At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £13.91 per hour. Shift starting at 3am ONLY . Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day! Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.,
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support., Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance Free Meal and Parking while on shifts Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of colleague networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women's Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more. Activities: Barista Competition, Millie's Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more