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

Barista

Salary

£13.15 - £13.45 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a global food and coffee organisation with a presence in 20+ countries. We're looking for a Barista to join our team in Manchester.

As a Barista, you'll be responsible for handmaking and pouring our Barista-prepared drinks, including iced ones. 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 genuine warmth and authenticity to work every day.
  • Share our passion for exceptional customer service.
  • Spread joy every day through small acts of kindness.
  • You're a team player with a passion for coffee, proud to serve every cup with care and energy, and always ready to learn and grow.

Base Pay Rate: £13.15 - £13.45

The perks

  • 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/Manchester-Spinningfields/Barista_JR609

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