General Manager - Islington High Street

Pret A Manger; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,338- £42,088 per year

20% quarterly bonus

33 days of annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension contribution matched

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 3 years

Flexible Benefits Platform

Season ticket loans

Healthcare cash plan

Financial wellbeing provisions

Free mortgage services

Opportunities to support The Pret 
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Comfy free shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger is seeking a General Manager to lead shop operations, manage staffing, scheduling, inventory and ensure smooth, profitable performance.

You’ll coach and develop your team, drive sales through smart cost control and promotions, uphold health and safety standards, and analyse reports to identify opportunities. Hospitality experience and outstanding communication are essential to thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or hospitality with team leadership.
• Ability to drive profit, manage costs and promotions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shop operations and staff scheduling.
• Drive sales and profitability through promotions and cost control.
• Ensure health and safety and customer service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Retail/Hospitality experience

Cost control / profitability

Communication

Job description

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’lllead and oversee all aspects of shop operations, from staffing and scheduling to inventory management, ensuring everything runs efficiently and smoothly.You’lldrive sales and profitability through smart cost control, upselling strategies, and engaging promotional initiatives. Creating a positive and inclusive work environment is key—you’llcoach, train, and develop your team to help them thrive.You’llensure 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’llprepare and analyse reports such as P&L statements and budget forecasts toidentifyopportunities for improvement.You’llalso collaborate with departments like marketing and supply chain to implement initiatives and achieve business goals. To succeed,you’llbring leadership experience from the hospitality industry, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a sharp eye for detail.

• Leaders, inspirers, and drivers of their teams, ourManagersare our in-shop champions, coaching and mentoring their teams. These wonderful people are the protectors of the things that make Pret, Pret – keeping standards and spirits high, and our teams and customers happy.When the shop gets busy, so do they;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.
• Experience: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

• £40,338- £42,088

• 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 theoptionto add family or partner at anadditionalcost

• 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’llbuild a diverse skill set and learn a lot!

• Community and purpose–We’reproud 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 ifyou need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us.

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