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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Barista

Pret 217 Strand full-time

Salary

£13.30 - £13.60 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a global food and coffee organisation with a presence in over 750 shops across 20 countries. We're looking for a Barista to join our team, someone who shares our passion for exceptional customer service and making delicious organic coffee.

As a Barista at Pret, you'll be responsible for handmaking and pouring our Barista-prepared drinks, taking pride in your work and ensuring every customer leaves happy. You'll undergo weeks of training to develop the skills, pace, and confidence you need to make the perfect cup.

About you

  • 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, like giving away a free coffee
  • Be a team player with a passion for coffee, proud to serve every cup with care and energy

The perks

  • Base Pay Rate: £13.30 - £13.60
  • 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 if part-time)
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Free food and drink while working
  • Club Pret Membership for 50% off food and 5 free Barista-made drinks a day
  • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
  • Regular rewards and recognition
  • Access to marketplace discounts
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Life in Our shops

  • Individual ways to grow: fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development, and mentoring
  • Diversity & belonging: everyone is welcome, valued, and supported
  • Pace & variety: build a diverse skillset, meet new people, and learn
  • Community & purpose: work together to create positive change through the Pret Foundation

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/217-Strand/Barista_JR775

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