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Barista at Starbucks, Edinburgh Airport  

Pay Rate: £11.86 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 £13.06 per hour.

Shift Pattern: 24-hour store opening, variety of different shifts scheduled between 2 am and 11 pm, including weekends.

Successful candidates will be required to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check in line with Airport Security Regulations.
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 will be required to handle and serve alcohol.
This role might require a 2 or 3 am start, so please make sure you can travel to the airport safely for the early start.  

If you're passionate about food and travel, you’ve come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.   

At Starbucks, you’ll be a part of a global community that values passion, connection, and a love for great coffee. Join us at Starbucks, where your role is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be a barista, artist, and ambassador of our coffee culture.

WHY JOIN SSP AS A BARISTA?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

Free Meal and Parking while on shifts.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units (T&C apply).
Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
(email address removed) 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 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.
Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.  

AS A BARISTA YOU’LL:

Welcome customers warmly, take their orders, and answer any questions about the menu (training will be provided).
Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages.
Stock up shelves and fridges with Starbucks products.
Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Bring the SSP values to life.  

Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Barista!

SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives