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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Barista

Salary

£13.30 - £13.60 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a renowned organisation known for freshly made food, organic coffee, and innovative ideas. With over 750 shops globally, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through our passionate teams.

As a Barista at Pret, you'll play a crucial role in crafting high-quality drinks and providing outstanding customer service. You'll undergo comprehensive training to master the art of making our signature coffee drinks.

About You To excel in this role, you should:

  • Be kind, honest, and generous, bringing warmth and authenticity to work every day
  • Share our passion for exceptional customer service
  • Spread joy through small acts of kindness, such as offering a free coffee
  • Be a team player with a passion for coffee, eager to serve every cup with care and energy

Responsibilities

  • Handmake and lovingly pour Barista-prepared drinks, including iced ones
  • Take responsibility for making customers' favourite drinks
  • Undergo weeks of training to develop the necessary skills, pace, and confidence

Benefits

  • Base Pay Rate: £13.30 - £13.60 per hour
  • Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete
  • Earn an extra £5 per hour for shifts started between 3-5am
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Free food and drink while working
  • Club Pret Membership, offering 50% off food and up to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day
  • Loyalty awards after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
  • Regular rewards and recognition for excellent standards
  • Access to marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech, and more
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://pret.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PretCareers/job/Shoreditch-High-Street-192/Barista_JR829-1

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