Barista - Bankside

Barista 

Part time 24 hours per week 

Pret here! We’re proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries.  

Whether you’re making our customers’ days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we’re doing the right thing and growing fast – it’s an exciting team to hop on board!

This role is located in 2 Canvey Street, London SE1 9AN GBR 

Growing Good Things

Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. And the proof is in the pudding – 80%+ of our Managers and 20% of our Support Centre teams (including our CEO, Pano) started on the shop floor. 

What we’re looking for

Our 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.

About you

Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day. 

Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service. 

Spread 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. 

Experience 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. 

We offer

Hourly rate is £14.55 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus) 

After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am  

28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time) 

Pension scheme 

Healthcare cash plan  

Free food and drink while you’re working 

And 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) 

Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service 

Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards 

Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more 

Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what’s important to you  

Comfy free shoes to wear on shift 

We also offer

Individual ways to grow – We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications –apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore. 

Diversity and belonging – Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong. 

Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot! 

Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities. 

Our values

Happy Teams Happy Customers  

Amazing Standards Every day 

Never Standing Still  

Doing The Right Thing  

The interview journey

Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. Initial phone screening and 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team 

Everyone is welcome at Pret. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, neurodiversity, ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Please let our recruitment team know if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us. 

We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.