JFK Barista

Barista

Pay: $22.75 per hour + Mystery Shopper Bonus + Tips

We're proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you're making our guests' 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!

Pret A Manger is looking for a passionate and skilled Barista to join our team. You'll be the heart of our coffee experience, crafting consistently excellent drinks, creating genuine moments of connection with guests, and bringing the energy and warmth that defines Pret Buzz. This is more than a barista role: you'll be a coach and standard-setter for your team, helping train and develop fellow team members on Pret's Barista Prepared Drinks program. If you love great coffee, fast-paced environments, and making people's days a little better, we'd love to meet you.

To coach and train Team Member Star and Baristas-in-training on Barista Prepared Drinks and standards

Deliver drinks within the 60-second service standard, communicating proactively when delays occur

Liaise with management to ensure all Barista Prepared Drinks training is planned and carried out as appropriate

Carry out coffee team briefs and attend any relevant meetings and courses relating to Barista Prepared Drinks when appropriate

Ensure all hot drinks training material is available and up to date

Follow Pret's dress code and be immaculately presented, wearing the correct uniform at all times

To positively engage with guests and the team with eye contact and a smile

Serve Barista Prepared Drinks to the 60 seconds standards, communicating to customers and the team when this is not possible

To 'wow' customers with latte art

Make all Barista Prepared Drinks to Pret standards

Role model coffee knowledge and to maintain an understanding about Pret's Barista Prepared Drinks and standards

Maintain the Barista Prepared Drinks equipment, Barista box and daily & weekly checks to Pret standards

View the Barista Prepared Drinks counter through a customer's eyes and clean as you go

Carry out log checks, thermometer calibration and dribble tests in line with Pret standards

Manage the waste levels of Barista Prepared Drinks ingredients

Action any issues relating to stock variances and waste for Barista Prepared Drinks as required by your Manager

Support with keeping shelves restocked and looking picture perfect throughout the day

Have a weekly sales target and share this with the team

Know your shop Barista Prepared Drinks sales versus total sales and the mix

Recognize regular customers with appropriate volume of drinks via Joy of Pret

Barista: 1 year (Required)

Proficiency in espresso based drinks

A team-oriented approach, you respect and support the restaurant's success

Excellent communication skills

A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences

Reliability and punctuality

NYC Food Handlers Card (Preferred)

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 50 pounds; bend, reach overhead, squat, kneel, and go up and down stairs as needed; safely maneuver through tight or compact spaces; operate restaurant equipment and handle tools such as tongs, pots, and pans with dexterity; work in environments ranging from hot to cold, including near open flames and occasional outdoor conditions; maintain close, distance, and peripheral vision; communicate continuously with team members; and work in a constant state of alertness while maintaining safe operations

The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations

Weekly Mystery Shopper bonus plan (Up to an extra $1.00 per hour)

Tips when Good Service is Provided

Paid Time Off

Free breakfast and lunch when working – including generous discounts when you're not

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits (Available for Full-Time Employees)

401K retirement plan (Available for Full-Time Employees)

Child Bonding Leave

The Pret Academy, which supports the training and development for our wonderful people

A friendly, fun, and fast paced environment with passionate teams to work with

Transit program, FSA and HSAs available

Pet Insurance

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