Barista

About the Role

Join Pret A Manger as a full-time Barista working 35 hours weekly at Stansted Airport. Pret is a renowned food and coffee company operating over 750 stores in more than 20 countries. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering growth opportunities within our teams. From perfecting lattes to leading teams, this role promises an enriching career path in a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve all barista-prepared beverages, including iced coffees, with care and precision.
• Engage seriously with the responsibility to prepare customers' favourite drinks.
• Participate in comprehensive training to gain confidence, speed, and proficiency in making perfect organic Pret coffee.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrate kindness, honesty, and generosity by bringing genuine warmth and authenticity to the workplace daily.
• Exhibit passion for outstanding customer service and coffee preparation.
• Contribute to creating joy through small acts of kindness that enhance the Pret experience.
• Be a dedicated team player eager to learn and committed to growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly wage of £15.55, inclusive of mystery shopper bonus.
• Additional £5 per hour for shifts between 3am and 5am after training completion.
• 28 days of paid annual leave (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Participation in a pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.
• Complimentary food and beverages during shifts.
• Access to Club Pret Membership providing 50% discount on food and up to 5 free barista-made drinks daily when not working.
• Recognition awards for service milestones at 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.
• Regular rewards and recognition for excellent standards.
• Discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, technology, and more via an employee marketplace.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Comfortable free shoes provided for shifts.

Growth and Inclusion

• Opportunities for personal and professional development including fully funded professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and internal transfers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and belonging, with encouragement for applications from underrepresented groups such as women, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varied tasks to build a broad skill set.
• Engage in meaningful community initiatives through The Pret Foundation, addressing homelessness, food waste, and positive societal impact.

Company Values

• Happy Teams Happy Customers
• Maintaining Amazing Standards Every Day
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Commitment to Doing The Right Thing

Recruitment Process

• Initial phone screening followed by a 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and team members.
• Support for candidates requiring adjustments during recruitment to ensure an inclusive experience.

Additional Information

Pret encourages applicants to present themselves authentically and not to rely on AI-generated content for applications.