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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. \nGrowing good things\nPret 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.\nOur Teams\n85% of our Managers and 25% of our Support Centre teams started on the shop floor. How far could a Pret career take you?\nOur 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.\nExpect 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.\nNow, on the Barista Role…\nOur 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.\nAbout you\nBe kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.\n\nBring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service.\n\nSpread 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.\n\nExperience 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.\n\nBase Pay Rate:£13.30 - £13.60\n\nThe perks\nAdditional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete \nAfter initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am \n28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time) \nPension scheme \nHealthcare cash plan \nFree food and drink while you’re working \nAnd 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) \nLoyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service \nRegular rewards and recognition for amazing standards \nAccess marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more \nComfy free shoes to wear on shift\nLife in Our shops\nOur 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. \nHere, you’ll find:\n- Individual ways to grow: fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and informal and formal mentoring\n- 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\n- Pace & variety: Build a diverse skillset, meet some new people and learn (a LOT)\n- Community & purpose: We work together to create positive change through the Pret Foundation \nWe put great care into everything we do - that includes our shops and your career in them. 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