General Manager - Manchester Area

Pret A Manger; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £37,495

20% quarterly bonus

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension matched

Life assurance

Charity support

Sabbatical

Flexible benefits platform

Season ticket loans

Healthcare plan

Mortgage services

Details on career development

Comfy shoes

Job summary

Pret a Manger in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Manager to lead shop operations, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory management, while driving sales and profitability through smart cost control and promotional initiatives.

You’ll coach and develop your team, ensure health and safety compliance, and work with marketing and supply chain to implement initiatives. A rewarding growth path and extensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or hospitality leadership.
• Ability to drive profit and cost control.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Lead, coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all shop operations from staffing to inventory management.
• Drive sales and profitability through cost control and upselling.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and handle customer feedback.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

General Manager

Pret here! We’re proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries.

Whetheryou’remakingourcustomers’dayswiththeperfectlatteorleadingyourteamtousuccess,rolesinPretshopscomewithhugeopportunitiesforgrowth.Together,we’redoingtherightthingandgrowinfast–it’sanexcitingteamtohoponboard!

Growing Good Things

Pretileswherepassionate,hardworking,wonderfulpeople(likeyou!)findtheconfidenceandskillstheyneededtogrowandchoosetheiruniquepaths.Andtheproofisinthepudding—80%+ofourManagersand20%ofourSupportCentreetm(sincludingourCEO,Pano)startedontheshopfloor.

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'srollingtheir 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

• Salary from£37,495

• 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 (60min).Next,you’llbe 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.