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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 chain with a presence in over 750 shops across 20+ countries. We're looking for a Barista to join our team, someone who is passionate about coffee and delivering exceptional customer service.

As a Barista at Pret, you will 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 you need to make the perfect organic Pret coffee.

About you

  • Be kind, honest, and generous, bringing genuine warmth and your authentic self 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.

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 any shift started between 3-5am
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time)
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Free food and drink while you’re working
  • Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and up to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day)
  • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service
  • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards
  • Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Life in Our shops

  • Individual ways to grow: fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development, and informal and formal mentoring
  • Diversity & belonging: Everyone’s welcome at Pret – you’ll be valued for who you are and supported to feel confident in yourself and your skills
  • Pace & variety: Build a diverse skillset, meet some new people, and learn
  • Community & purpose: We 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/Blackfriars-Road/Barista_JR812

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