At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead shop operations, drive sales, and develop your team in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Pret, a vibrant company known for delicious food and organic coffee.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20% bonus, 33 days leave, and free medical cover.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail or hospitality with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
General Manager 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!
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 As a Store Manager at Pret a Manger, you'll lead and oversee all aspects of shop operations, from staffing and scheduling to inventory management, ensuring everything runs efficiently and smoothly.
You'll drive sales and profitability through smart cost control, upselling strategies, and engaging promotional initiatives.
Creating a positive and inclusive work environment is key—you’ll coach, train, and develop your team to help them thrive.
You’ll ensure full compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations, while handling customer feedback with professionalism and empathy.
With a strong grasp of financial performance, you’ll prepare and analyse reports such as P it'swhat makes them, them - whetherit'srolling their sleeves up on the coffee machine (with training, of course) or immersed in the figures and spreadsheets.
A people person without a doubt, with a passion for helping their shop, and the people in it grow.
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.
You’ve got experience in retail or hospitality, and you know how to lead a team, drive profit, and deliver great customer experiences—all while keeping energy and standards high.
We offer Salary from£40,338 20% quarterly bonus You'llget 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longeryou'rewith us.
Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation Comfyfree 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’regood 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.
First stage virtual interview on Teams (60min); Second stage shop experience in person (60m in).
Next, you'll be invited to a coffee chat, in-person interview with the Head of Operations.
Everyoneis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
General Manager -Bath, Southgate Centre employer: Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of the City of Westminster. With competitive pay, flexible hours, and a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we empower our Kitchen Leaders to inspire their teams while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
