Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Costa as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1.75 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Barista and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Barista and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Costa takes an average of 5 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Barista had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Barista roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 5 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at Costa (Exeter, England) in Jun 2026
Interview
It was very easy, I was just asked for proof of my right to work in the UK, my availability, why I was leaving my current job and if I had any questions for the interviewer.
Online questionnaire, then a simple face to face interview with the store manager, outlining your experience, skills and availability. Probs the most simple interview I’ve ever had since my first job.
I interviewed at Costa (Blyth, North East England, England)
Interview
Really nice, felt safe and listened to and asked questions that felt like they wanted to employee me that was good. Not too long got offered the job asap which is good and started amazing quickly