Pret A Manger
Barista - Bath, Southgate Centre
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Barista - Bath, Southgate Centre
Barista
Full-time | 35 hours per week
Join Pret! We’re proud creators of delicious food, organic coffee, and big ideas, spanning over 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you’re crafting the perfect latte for customers or guiding your team to success, every role at Pret offers incredible opportunities for growth.
This role is located at: Unit S015, Southgate Centre, Bath BA1 1AP (GBR)
Growing Good Things
At Pret, we cultivate confidence and skill—helping passionate people like you build the career of your dreams. In fact:
- 80%+ of our Managers started on the shop floor
- 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO) did the same
We’re fostering a future where kind, energetic, and ambitious team players thrive.
What We’re Looking For
As a Barista, you’ll be:
- A brilliant team player with a passion for brewing premium coffee
- Skilled in handcrafting and pouring espresso, flat whites, lattes, and iced drinks
- Committed to delivering outstanding customer service (with a free coffee on the house now and then!)
- Willing to undertake rigorous training to master organic Pret coffee techniques
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About You
We’re looking for someone who brings: ✔ Kindness, honesty, and warmth—your authenticity makes all the difference ✔ Passion for coffee—you’ll serve every cup with care and enthusiasm ✔ A spirit ready to learn and grow—helpability is key to our culture ✔ Teamwork energy—you’ll excel in a fast-paced, supportive environment
What We Offer
💰 Hourly rate: £14.55 (including mystery shopper bonus) 🚀 Shift premium: £5/hr for 3–5am shifts (after training) 📅 Holiday: 28 days + 8 public holidays annually (pro-rata for part-time)
✨ Perks
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free food and drink while on shift
- Club Pret Membership: 50% off food + 5 free Barista-made drinks daily
- Loyalty awards after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years
- Marketplace discounts (travel, fitness, tech, dining, etc.)
- Flexible hours to balance work and life easily
- Comfy free shoes for better shoe rotation
🌱 Career Growth
- Fully funded apprenticeships (Level 3)
- Internal talent transfers to explore senior roles
- Diverse learning paths—monkey see, monkey do (or let’s learn together)
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🤝 Community & Belonging
- Diversity-first—we want your whole self at Pret
- Adjustments available for interviews if needed (e.g., accessibility support)
- Doing the right thing—from reducing food waste to supporting homeless initiatives via The Pret Foundation
Our Values
1️⃣ Happy Teams Happy Customers – A positive team lifts everyone 2️⃣ Amazing Standards Every Day – Consistency builds trust 3️⃣ Never Standing Still – Constant improvement 4️⃣ Doing The Right Thing – A purpose-led culture
The Interview Process
Every Pret role kicks off the same:
- Phone screening (quick intro)
- 60-minute shop visit with the General Manager and team
⚠️ We’re humans—bring your authenticity: Your AI helper won’t do justice to your personality. Let us meet you! ✨ We celebrate diversity—underrepresented groups (women, disabled, LGBTQ+, ethnic minorities, neurodiverse candidates) are especially encouraged. Let us know if you need support or adjustments.
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