Barista

motoway
Reading, Berkshire

Overview Barista Here at moto we’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly people looking to get stuck in and join our awesome team, delivering Costa’s finest quality coffee and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience. A bit about the role Day to day, you'll be making coffee that provides uplifting moments for our customers. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art and delivered with your signature smile.

What's involved?

  • Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot every time
  • Serving customers with a smile so they walk away happy and excited about their next visit
  • Soaking up all there is to know about Costa products – don’t forget our teas, frappes, seasonal ranges and much more
  • Working with your team to maintain health & safety and cleanliness across the store
  • Most importantly, having fun – this is your time to learn, develop and meet great people

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Barista?
  • A positive outlook, can-do attitude, and bags of personality
  • A passion for delivering excellence in everything you do
  • The communication skills to strike up a good conversation with our customers daily
  • A hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills

What we can offer

We're really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:
  • £12.83 per hour
  • 35 Hours per week
  • Up to 1 week’s discretionary bonus pay per year paid just in time for Christmas
  • Up to 60% colleague discount across our franchise partner brands
  • Enhanced benefits, including, sick pay, enhanced family friend benefits and life assurance
  • Fantastic development opportunities including funded qualifications
And if this isn't enough, you'll also enjoy some fundraising for our Costa Foundation, helping children in coffee-growing communities gain access to safe and quality education.

A bit about us

We’re Moto, we’re the future of motorway rest stops and we want you to be part of that future. A role at the UK’s largest motorway services operator means being part of an ambitious and supportive organisation who have been brightening peoples’ journeys through life for nearly 60 years. We don’t just hire a person, we hire real life individuals, as a business we value equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences, we’re also leading the way in further developing a workplace where you can thrive, contribute and be your authentic self. Working for moto is truly amazing, but don’t just take our word for it, we’ve been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025! Disclaimers: *Hourly rates of pay may differ for under 18’s, our night shift roles include a premium of £2ph *Please note this role internally is known as Customer Service Assistant *Annual bonus scheme is equivalent to work week’s salary based on average hours worked over a defined period.


  • This role is for a store owned by one of our franchise partners, their hiring process, salary and benefits may vary from those within a wholly owned Costa store advert.
Posted 2026-04-07

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