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Whether you’ve headed straight to this page or spent a little time learning more about what we have to offer, we’d like to think you have a taste for a Costa career. Here you can search for that opportunity and role you want to build, shape and love.

Application tips

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Costa Coffee is for those who are passionate about creating great experiences for our customers. Every day our Costa Coffee family creates happiness, joy and fun through memorable coffee experiences. Our passion and shared values unite us as one warm and welcoming local community. It's all about working together. As a growing business, we're always looking for new talent to join our team, and there's always opportunities to progress your career. If you would like to be part of our successful business, helping to bring a 'great night's sleep, an irresistible coffee, or creating a great memory to life, then why not join us?

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Application tips

There’s no special handshake or a secret code to get you a career at Costa. But there are a few things you can do to give your application and your interviews the best possible chance of succeeding.

Before You Apply
  • Visit your local Costa or Costa Express and grab a coffee. We don’t expect you to make your way through the whole menu, but it helps to be familiar with our products
  • Similarly, read up on our business. You should know we’re part of Whitbread, for example
  • Do a bit of research on our competitors. It’s not hard to work out who they are
Your CV
  • Craft your CV to Costa and the role you are applying for
  • Keep it concise and to the point, highlighting your most recent work experiences first
  • Tell us about any achievements you made in your previous roles
  • Mention your education, other professional qualifications and any awards you may have picked up along the way
  • Sprinkle a little personality by telling us about your interests and hobbies
  • Put your CV to one side, enjoy your evening and read it again with fresh eyes the next day
Ahead of your interview
  • Prepare some real-life examples that best highlight your skills and how you handle situations
  • Think a little more about why you want to join Costa, and what you want to achieve with us
  • Have a look to see if Costa is in the news. Scroll through our social media channels to see what we are saying
During your interview
  • Be yourself. One of the things that makes Costa special is that we all have our own personalities, so show us yours
  • Listen to our questions and stay focused when giving your answers. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarity if you don’t quite understand
  • Ask us questions. This is as much about finding out whether Costa is right for you