Barista

Pret A Manger; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early shift bonus 3-5am

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Free food and drink

Club Pret discounts

Loyalty rewards

Marketplace discounts

Free shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger is hiring Barista team members for our Manchester shop. You’ll craft our coffee, prepare drinks and food with care, and deliver warm, friendly service to customers.

After training, you’ll earn competitive pay, shift bonuses, and access Club Pret discounts plus meal perks. We value team spirit, reliability and a passion for great coffee, and offer a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Be kind, honest and genuinely warm to customers.
• Show passion for great customer service and coffee.
• Be a proactive team player who’s eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Handcraft and pour barista drinks with care, including iced beverages.
• Participate in weeks of training to build skills and confidence.
• Serve customers with energy and friendliness, ensuring a great Pret experience.

Skills

Coffee passion

Team player

Customer service

Willing to learn

Tools

Espresso machine

Job description

Unit R2, 4 Hardman Square Spinningfields Manchester M3 3EB

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 figuring 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.

Now, on the 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

The perks

• 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

The Pret interview journey

Everyone is welcome at Pret. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, neurodiversity, ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Please let our recruitment team know if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us.