Barista — Pret A Manger

Job overview

The Barista — Pret A Manger is an onsite role in Washington, DC, paying $19 per hour, plus a mystery shopper bonus and tips. Pret describes its shops as serving food and organic coffee. The barista prepares drinks to company standards and supports a consistent, welcoming guest experience. The role also coaches and trains team members on prepared-drink standards, maintains the beverage counter and equipment, and helps manage product quality, waste, and sales.

What you'll do

• Prepare drinks to Pret standards and the 60-second service target
• coach and train team members on prepared drinks
• communicate delays
• conduct team briefs and attend relevant training
• engage guests and create latte art
• maintain equipment and the beverage counter
• complete checks, thermometer calibration, and dribble tests
• manage ingredient waste and stock variances
• restock shelves
• and share weekly sales targets with the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

barista

pret a manger

washington dc

coffee

espresso drinks

latte art

guest service

barista training

food safety checks

tips

mystery shopper bonus

$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mystery shopper bonus of up to an extra $1 per hour
• tips
• paid time off
• free breakfast and lunch while working
• discounts
• health, dental, vision, and 401(k) for full-time employees
• child bonding leave
• training and development
• transit program
• FSA and HSA options
• pet insurance.

Why this role

The posting requires one year of barista experience and espresso-based drink proficiency. A New York City Food Handlers Card is preferred.

About the employer

18th and M | Pret A Manger is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.