Barista

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early shift premium 3-5am

28 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare

Free food & drink

Club Pret Membership

Loyalty rewards

Marketplace discounts

Free shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd in Manchester is hiring a Barista who is a team player and passionate about coffee. You will handmake and pour drinks, undergo weeks of training, and join a fast-paced team delivering great customer service.

We offer a range of perks including a Mystery Shopper-style bonus, shift premiums for early starts, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, healthcare, free food and drinks, Club Pret membership, loyalty rewards, and other discounts within our vibrant shop culture.

Qualifications

• You’re a team player with a passion for coffee and service.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Able to deliver friendly, consistent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Handmake and pour all Barista-prepared drinks (including iced varieties).
• Participate in weeks of training to develop pace and confidence.
• Serve customers with energy and care, contributing to the Pret experience.

Skills

Team player

Coffee passion

Customer service

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

Then, if we move forward with your application, we’ll start the process with an initial phone screening. The next stage is a 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team. 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.

At Pret, everything starts with people. Whether you're in our shops, support centre or digital teams, you'll join a business that moves fast, cares deeply and gives people room to grow.

Hello, we’re Pret Life in our Shops 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

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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