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

Barista

Salary

£13.30 - £13.60 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a global food and coffee organisation with over 750 shops across 20 countries. We're looking for a Barista to join our team, someone who's passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and crafting the perfect cup of coffee.

As a Barista at Pret, you'll be responsible for handmaking and pouring our signature drinks, including iced ones. You'll undergo weeks of training to develop the skills, pace, and confidence you need to excel in this role.

About you

  • Be kind, honest, and generous, bringing warmth and authenticity to work every day
  • Share our passion for exceptional customer service
  • Spread joy daily through small acts of kindness
  • Be a team player with a passion for coffee, proud to serve every cup with care and energy,and always ready to learn and grow

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 and valued for who they are
  • 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/Fleet-Street-143/Barista_JR749

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