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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Barista

Salary

£13.30 - £13.60 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a global food and coffee chain with a presence in over 750 shops across 20 countries. We're looking for a Barista to join our team in Edinburgh.

As a Barista, you'll be responsible for handmaking and pouring our signature coffee drinks. You'll undergo weeks of training to develop the skills, pace, and confidence to make the perfect organic Pret coffee.

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

Responsibilities

  • Handmake and lovingly pour Barista-prepared drinks
  • Take responsibility for making people's favourite drinks
  • Work as part of a team to create a welcoming atmosphere

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 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 through fully funded professional qualifications and leadership development
  • Diversity and belonging, with a focus on valuing each team member
  • Pace and variety, with opportunities to build a diverse skillset
  • Community and purpose, through the Pret Foundation

Our values

  • Happy Teams, Happy Customers
  • Amazing Standards Every Day
  • Never Standing Still
  • Doing The Right Thing

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/Edinburgh-Hanover-Street/Barista_JR519

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