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Barista - Starbucks

Job details
Posting date: 13 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Location: Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
Company: SSP Food Travel Experts
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1444171175

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Summary

Early Morning Barista – Starbucks, Edinburgh Airport (£12.40–£13.60 p/h)

Shift Start: 3am | Full-time & Part-time Available

We’re hiring Early Morning Baristas to join our Starbucks team at Edinburgh Airport. If you're an early riser who loves great coffee, fast-paced work, and creating feel-good moments for customers, this role is for you.

Pay & Benefits

  • £12.40 per hour

  • £13.60 per hour for hours worked between midnight–6am

  • Discounted meals on shift

  • Discounted on-site parking

  • Friends & Family discount app

  • Employee discounts across SSP brands (Burger King, M&S, BrewDog & more)

  • Award-winning training + apprenticeship opportunities

  • Health & wellbeing support

About the Role

As an Early Morning Barista, you will:

  • Prepare hot and cold Starbucks beverages to brand standards

  • Deliver friendly, fast and personalised customer service

  • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming environment

  • Work confidently in a busy, high-energy airport location

  • Learn new skills, recipes and ways of working through our full training programme

About You

We’re looking for people who:

  • Can work from 2:30am or earlier

  • Enjoy working with people and staying active

  • Bring positive energy and a great attitude

  • Can provide 5 years of references and pass a Criminal Record Check

  • Are 18+ (required for some tasks and handling alcohol)

Previous barista or hospitality experience is welcome but not essential — we’ll train you.

Why Join SSP at Edinburgh Airport?

You'll be part of a global business operating in travel hubs across 40+ countries. Every shift is different, full of energy, and packed with opportunities to learn and grow.

Apply now to start your journey as an Early Morning Barista with Starbucks at SSP.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.

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