Assistant Manager; Kitchen North Terminal Airside

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant Manager at Pret a Manger!

We are looking for enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant Managers who will guarantee the smooth running of the back‑of‑house operations and our wonderful customers’ and teams’ happiness!

Our Assistant Managers support the General Manager in upholding exceptional standards, boosting sales, and ensuring the delivery of delightful products to our customers daily. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge through our Training Academy, paving the way for advancement and future opportunities.

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store.
• Assist in leading and motivating the team to uphold Pret’s high standards of customer service and food quality.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive work environment by fostering teamwork and camaraderie among team members.
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer experiences and resolving any customer concerns or issues promptly.
• Assist in training and developing team members to enhance their skills and capabilities, contributing to their professional growth within the company.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house teams to optimise efficiency and productivity in serving customers.
• Uphold health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for both team members and customers.
• Assist in inventory management and stock control activities, including ordering, stock takes and minimising wastage.

• Passion
• Clear communication
• Team working
• Great execution
• Open to change
• Business sense
• Realising potential
• One Pret
• Thoughtful leadership

• £32,985 – £37,230*
• 15% quarterly bonus
• Free meals while you’re working
• Club Pret Membership: 50% off food and 5 free drinks a day.
• Private healthcare
• 33 days of holidays
• Employee discount program (retail, food, restaurants, gym, etc.)
• Free shoes
• Rewards for outstanding performance
• Pension scheme
• Length of service reward
• Legendary Pret parties
• And more…

• Outstanding training and development (our CEO, Pano, joined Pret as an Assistant Manager 20 years ago and there are many more stories of amazing careers at Pret).
• Grow with us and earn professional qualifications: we offer Apprenticeships Level 4 and beyond.
• Use of our internal ‘Opportunity Network’ to see all of our available Pret jobs both within our shops and at our Support Centre.

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast‑casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences. With a focus on quality, sustainability and innovation, we’re dedicated to delighting our customers every day. Our food is handmade in our shop kitchens throughout the day and anything we don’t sell goes to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic and our Coffee Fund supports the next generation of farmers.

It’s (partly) what makes Pret special.

All pay rates quoted are based on London and other expensive cities. Pay rates vary across the UK.