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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

General Manager

Pret a Manger On-site senior full-time

Salary

£40,338 per year

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Description

We are seeking a General Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of shop operations at Pret a Manger.

As a General Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading and managing all aspects of shop operations, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory management
  • Driving sales and profitability through smart cost control, upselling strategies, and engaging promotional initiatives
  • Creating a positive and inclusive work environment, coaching, training, and developing your team to help them thrive
  • Ensuring full compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations, while handling customer feedback with professionalism and empathy
  • Preparing and analysing reports such as P&L statements and budget forecasts to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborating with departments like marketing and supply chain to implement initiatives and achieve business goals

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Leadership experience in the hospitality industry
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • A sharp eye for detail
  • Experience in retail or hospitality, with a proven track record of leading a team, driving profit, and delivering great customer experiences

In return, we offer:

  • A starting salary of £40,338 with a discretionary 20% quarterly bonus
  • 33 days of annual leave (increasing to 38 days after a certain period)
  • Free private medical cover
  • 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret (rising to 5% after 5 years)
  • Life assurance at 3x annual salary
  • Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
  • Flexible Benefits Platform 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
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

At Pret a Manger, we value:

  • Happy Teams, Happy Customers
  • Amazing Standards Every Day
  • Never Standing Still
  • Doing The Right Thing

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Skills

Required

  • leadership
  • communication
  • problem-solving
  • detail-oriented

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://pret.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PretCareers/job/General-Manager---London_JR25

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