Assistant Manager (Kitchen) – Putney High Street

Assistant Manager – Pret

Pret is 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. We’re growing fast and doing the right thing as a team.

What We’re Looking For

• As an Assistant Manager at Pret a Manger, you’ll support the General Manager in overseeing daily store operations to ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll help lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding customer service and consistently high-quality food, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment built on teamwork and camaraderie. By leading from the front, you’ll ensure exceptional customer experiences and resolve any issues promptly. You’ll assist in training and developing team members, helping them grow professionally within Pret. Working closely with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, you’ll contribute to efficient service, uphold health and safety standards, and support stock control through stock ordering, stock takes, and waste reduction.
• Leaders, inspirers, and drivers of their teams, our Managers are in-shop champions, coaching and mentoring their teams. They keep standards and spirits high, ensuring our shop and customers stay happy. When the shop gets busy, they lead by example—whether it’s rolling up their sleeves on the coffee machine (with training) or working with figures and spreadsheets. A people person with a passion for helping their shop and people 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 are part of the Pret experience.
• 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 £34,654
• 15% quarterly bonus
• 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us
• Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost
• 4% 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

We Also Offer

• Individual paths for growth – fully funded professional qualifications (apprenticeships Level 3) and internal transfer opportunities
• Diversity and belonging – everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to belong
• Pace and variety – fast-paced work with lots of variety
• Community and purpose – we make a difference through The Pret Foundation

Our Values

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

The Interview Journey

• Two-stage interview process: virtual interview on Teams (60 minutes) and in-shop experience (60 minutes)
• We encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Please let our recruitment team know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us.

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