Senior Barista & Trainer — Craft Coffee & Wow Guests

Pret; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Mystery Shopper bonus

Tips

Paid Time Off

Free meals when working

Job summary

Pret A Manger is seeking a passionate Barista to join our team. You will be the heart of the coffee experience, crafting consistently excellent drinks and creating genuine moments with guests. You’ll also coach teammates on Pret's Barista Prepared Drinks program and help train others to uphold high standards.

You’ll lead by example, ensuring fast service, latte art excellence, and a welcoming Pret Buzz atmosphere across a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year Barista experience required.
• Proficiency with espresso-based drinks.
• Strong team orientation and collaborative spirit.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliability and punctuality essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train Team Members and Baristas-in-training on Barista Prepared Drinks and standards.
• Deliver drinks within the 60-second service standard and flag delays.
• Coordinate with management to plan and run Barista Prepared Drinks training.
• Lead coffee team briefs and participate in relevant training sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date Barista Prepared Drinks materials and dress code.

Skills

Barista experience

Espresso based drinks

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Reliability and punctuality

Education

NYC Food Handlers Card (Preferred)

Job description

Pret A Manger is seeking a passionate Barista to join our team. You will be the heart of the coffee experience, crafting consistently excellent drinks and creating genuine moments with guests. You’ll also coach teammates on Pret's Barista Prepared Drinks program and help train others to uphold high standards.

You’ll lead by example, ensuring fast service, latte art excellence, and a welcoming Pret Buzz atmosphere across a busy shop environment.