Assistant Manager - Kitchen - Pret a Manger

Pret-A-Manger; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pret A Manger in Belfast is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for the Kitchen to lead a busy team, maintain food quality and drive service standards. You will coach staff, ensure food safety, and optimise daily operations.

Join a people-first culture with comprehensive training, career progression towards General Manager, and a competitive salary plus bonus. You’ll shape a positive team environment and deliver freshly made food to customers every day.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in hospitality, food production, catering, or another fast-paced food-focused environment.
• A passion for developing people and building strong teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and operational standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A positive, hands-on leadership style.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence leading busy shifts and making decisions under pressure.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional quality and consistency.
• A desire to build a long-term career and develop future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager in building a strong Family Tree and succession plan for the Kitchen team.
• Leading, coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential.
• Driving Team Happiness by role modelling Pret's Values and Behaviours.
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive team culture.
• Leading shifts and ensuring excellent day-to-day Kitchen operations.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring all products are prepared and presented according to Pret standards.
• Driving availability and production standards throughout the day
• Managing stock, ordering processes and minimizing waste.
• Supporting recruitment, training, legal compliance training and graduations
• Completing regular 1:1s and supporting team development plans
• Working closely with Front of House teams to deliver great customer experience
• Supporting productivity, labor control and shop profitability
• Embracing Pret's Thoughtful Leadership Principles: Being Kind, Honest and Generous

Skills

Management experience

People development

Food safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Positive leadership

Organization

Decision-making under pressure

Fast-paced environment

Quality & consistency

Long-term career

Job description

Assistant Manager - Kitchen – Pret A Manger

Competitive Salary + Bonus | Career Progression | Full Training | People-First Culture

Lead with Purpose. Develop People. Deliver Great Food.

At Pret, we believe that exceptional food starts with exceptional people.

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in leading a high-performing Kitchen team, delivering outstanding food quality, developing people, and driving operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing future leaders, and creating a culture where teams thrive and customers receive freshly made food every day.

What We're Looking For

• Previous management experience in hospitality, food production, catering, or another fast-paced food-focused environment
• A passion for developing people and building strong teams
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and operational standards
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A positive, hands-on leadership style
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence leading busy shifts and making decisions under pressure
• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• A commitment to delivering exceptional quality and consistency
• A desire to build a long-term career and develop future leaders

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the General Manager in building a strong Family Tree and succession plan for the Kitchen team
• Leading, coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential
• Driving Team Happiness by role modelling Pret's Values and Behaviours
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive team culture
• Leading shifts and ensuring excellent day-to-day Kitchen operations
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, food safety and hygiene standards
• Ensuring all products are prepared and presented according to Pret standards
• Driving availability and production standards throughout the day
• Managing stock, ordering processes and minimizing waste
• Supporting recruitment, training, legal compliance training and graduations
• Completing regular 1:1s and supporting team development plans
• Working closely with Front of House teams to deliver great customer experience
• Supporting productivity, labor control and shop profitability
• Embracing Pret's Thoughtful Leadership Principles: Being Kind, Honest and Generous

Why Join Pret?

Career Growth

We invest heavily in developing our people and provide clear pathways for progression into General Manager and beyond.

People-First Culture

Join a business where people come first and where great leaders make a real difference every day.

Training & Development

Receive comprehensive training, coaching and ongoing support throughout your career.

Make a Difference

Help shape the future of your team while delivering outstanding food quality and operational excellence.

Competitive Package

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

About Pret

At Pret, we do things differently. We serve freshly made food, organic coffee and create welcoming spaces where both customers and team members feel valued.

Our culture is built around kindness, honesty and generosity. We believe great businesses are built by great people, which is why we invest heavily in developing our teams and creating opportunities for growth.

Every day is an opportunity to support your team, develop future leaders and help deliver the standards that make Pret special.

Pret is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're passionate about food, enjoy developing people, and want to build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Pret family.