Question 1

Does Costa pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Costa employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Costa. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Costa?

Accepted Answer

54% of Costa employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Costa 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Costa?

Accepted Answer

Barista (2829), Barista Maestro (312), Cashier/Barista (223), Store Manager (156), Assistant Manager (127), Barista Maestro Skilled (86), Manager (79), Team Leader (55), Supervisor (52), Barista, Shift Supervisor (50), Cafe Barista (37), Skilled Barista (20), Barrista, Server, Hostess, and Cook (19), Area Manager (17), Customer Service (16)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Costa according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Fun and good pay for all ages" ((in 333 reviews)); "Lots of overtime opportunities and free drinks on shift and 50% off food on shift." ((in 323 reviews)); "Free Coffee, Nothing else is good about it" ((in 254 reviews)); "All fine and nice people" ((in 194 reviews)); "The staff are friendly and welcoming which makes working so fun and easy to come to work." ((in 192 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Costa according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"management is poor and inconsiderate" ((in 337 reviews)); "Expected to work long hours and any hours you work extra you dont get paid." ((in 310 reviews)); "Sometimes can be very bad if you have a bad manager" ((in 169 reviews)); "advertised as up to over £10 after skilled but no training so you will always be on the lowest amount." ((in 97 reviews)); "Low salary and not flexibility" ((in 83 reviews))

Question 6

What are the top reviewed Costa locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Belfast, Sheffield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Reading, Cambridge, Southampton, Oxford, Dunstable, Exeter, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Leicester, Guildford, Plymouth, Swansea, Aberdeen, Chelmsford, Dundee, Swindon, Bournemouth

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