Barista

Employer: SSP

Location: Colchester

Closing date: 10 Sep 2026

Job Type: Front of House jobs, Barista

Sector: Restaurants jobs, Pubs and Bars jobs

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Details

BARISTA - COLCHESTER STATION, STARBUCKS

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour.

We have Part Time (16 hrs) roles available.

Hours of operation are 5:00am to 8:00pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. You must be able to start at 5am on weekdays. We are also looking for someone to work weekend shifts between 6:00am and 8pm.

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.
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.

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!

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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.
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.

We Are Food Travel Experts

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.

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