Barista

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drink

Club Pret Membership

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early-morning shift bonus

Discount marketplace

Comfy shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd is hiring Barista staff at our Cheshire Oaks shop. You’ll handcraft drinks, learn our espresso craft, and deliver warm, friendly service in a fast-paced setting. Training is provided to help you shine and grow with the team.

Base Pay Rate: £13.15 - £13.45 per hour. After training, additional shift premiums apply, plus generous benefits and employee discounts. Join a supportive team where customer experience comes first.

Qualifications

• Be kind, honest and generous; bring warmth and your authentic self to work.
• Strong customer service mindset with a passion for coffee.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve barista drinks with care and consistency.
• Work as part of a friendly, fast-paced team to deliver great service.
• Undergo training to develop skills and product knowledge.

Skills

Team player

Job description

Unit 100 Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Kinsey Road South Wirral CH65 9JJ

Hello, we’re Pret Proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the hospitality employer of choice everywhere we operate – so it’s an exciting time to hop on board. Growing good things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. Growth is at the heart of everything we do – from supporting our people to grow in confidence and skills to pursue their unique paths, to figure out how to make our food and coffee even more delicious and accessible. Our Teams 85% of our Managers and 25% of our Support Centre teams started on the shop floor. How far could a Pret career take you? Our shops are powered by caring, hardworking and passionate people. Whether you're serving customers, making coffee, preparing food or leading a team, every role plays an important part in creating the Pret experience. Expect flexibility, opportunity and variety. Whatever your ambitions, you'll find a place where you can make an impact and build your career with us in creating the Pret experience.

Barista role

Our Baristas are brilliant team players who are passionate about what they brew.You’ll handmake and lovingly pour all our Barista-prepared drinks (ice ones too). Taking your responsibility to make people their favourite drinks seriously. Before pouring a single customer’s single espresso, you’ll undergo weeks of training. Giving you all the skills, pace and confidence you need (or need topping up) to make the perfect organic Pret coffee.

About you

Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day. Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service. Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

Experience needed

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

Benefits

• Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete
• After initial training, 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
• And when you’re not, you’ll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and 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

Our shops are a wonderful place to be. For our customers, and for our teams! The teams in our shops bring their talents (and their unique charm) to make every day a little more joyful. Here, you’ll find:

• 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 (a LOT)
• Community & purpose: We work together to create positive change through the Pret Foundation

We put great care into everything we do – that includes our shops and your career in them. Work here is fast-paced, but your team’s always got your back as you work together to serve delicious food and coffee and share small everyday moments of joy with your customers.

Our values

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

Life in our Support Centre (75B)

Great customer experiences start with great teams. Explore the diverse career paths, skills and opportunities across our shops and Support Centre, and learn how our people bring the Pret experience to life every day.

Our Teams in Shops

Whether you're here for a short stint or the long game, there's a career path for you at Pret. We provide opportunities to learn new skills, take on fresh challenges and build a career you'll be proud of.

Our Teams in Support Centre

Whether you're here for a short stint or the long game, there's a career path for you at Pret. We provide opportunities to learn new skills, take on fresh challenges and build a career you'll be proud of.

Careers Spotlight Graduate Programme Early Careers & Apprenticeships Our Rising Star Programme

That’s for our people, our communities and the planet. We strive to make the kindest choice with the most positive impact wherever we can – and we’re looking for passionate people who can help us keep that spirit alive as we grow.

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