Costa Coffee has warned that up to 1,650 jobs are at risk, following a period of uncertainty.
The company is attempting to re-deploy those facing redundancy.
Costa Coffee said the decision to cut jobs was an ‘extremely difficult’ one.
The coffee chain says says it’s not known when trade will regain pre-pandemic volumes.
The firm says this latest news could affect more than a 10th of its high street roles.
Costa closed nearly all of its 2700 UK stores for six weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic but has now reopened around 2400 stores.
Costa Coffee UK managing director Neil Lake said: “Our baristas are the heart of the Costa business and I am truly sorry that many now face uncertainty following today’s news.
“We have had to make these difficult decisions to protect the business and ensure we safeguard as many jobs as possible for our 16,000 team members, whilst emerging stronger ready for future growth.
“As a proud member of the UK high street, we remain committed to the role Costa plays in supporting the economic recovery of the country, but today I want to say a huge thank you to all of our team members that are affected by this announcement and we will be supporting you throughout this process.”
