Calling all passionate Baristas

Pret a Manger; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular international coffee chain in Manchester is seeking passionate Baristas. You will be responsible for creating high-quality coffee drinks while providing exceptional customer service. The role requires flexibility to work shifts ranging from early morning to late night. With a pay range of £13.21 to £14.76 per hour and various perks including free meals and employee discounts, Pret a Manger offers a vibrant and rewarding work environment for coffee enthusiasts.

Benefits

Free meals while working

Club Pret Membership - 50% off food

Earn an extra £5 for early shifts

Up to £200 cash referral bonus

28 days paid holiday

Employee discount program

Free shoes

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and customer service.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings and late nights.
• Must provide five years of references for airport pass application.

Responsibilities

• Create and serve high-quality coffee drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Creating exceptional coffee experiences

Maintaining great coffee standards

Teamwork

Job description

Calling all passionate Baristas to discover a world of opportunities at Pret A Manger, Manchester Airport, Terminal 3, Manchester M90 3NZ GBR! The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Join our vibrant team at Pret a Manger and be a maestro of bold and beautiful drinks. Your enthusiasm for creating exceptional coffee experiences will ensure we deliver amazing coffee standards every day. Bring your craft to Pret, where every cup is a masterpiece and every day is a celebration of great coffee. Elevate your barista journey with us! Exciting Opportunities Await!

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, we're dedicated to delighting our customers every day. Our food is handmade in our shop kitchens throughout the day and anything we don't sell, goes to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic (and always will be) and our Coffee Fund is supporting the next generation of farmers. It's (partly) what we think makes Pret special.

As this role is based in an airport, all successful applicants will need to apply for an airport security pass (Pret A Manger will pay for this). As part of the process, you must be able to provide 5 years of references – Employment Reference, Self‑Employed Reference, Unemployment Reference (Job Centre or Benefits Offices), School/Education Reference, Agency Reference.

• We have Full‑time (35 Hours) Barista positions available – Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday and can start as early as 3am and finish as late as midnight.

About the pay:

• £13.21 to £14.76 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour)

What's more?

• Free meals while you're working
• Club Pret Membership, with 50% off food and 5 free drinks a day.
• Earn an extra £5 when you start to work between 3am and 5am
• Earn up to £200 cash when you successfully refer a friend
• 28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata if you're part‑time)
• Your Pret Benefits – employee discount program (Retail, Food, restaurants, Gym, etc)
• Free shoes
• Rewards for being outstanding.
• Pension scheme
• Length of service reward.
• And more...

You want career Growth?

• Outstanding training and development (Over 85% of our managers have been internally promoted with many joining as a Team Member)
• Grow with us and earn professional qualifications: we offer Apprenticeships Level 3
• Use of our internal 'Opportunity Network' to see all of our available Pret jobs both within our shops and at our Support Centre, 75B.