Front of House Leader - Manchester Oxford Street at Pret A Manger - UK

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

15.1

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Customer Service, Performance Management, Profit Protection, Standard Maintenance, Spreadsheet Management, Barista Skills, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Retail

Description

Front of House Leader Full time 35 hours per week 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! This role is located in 34 Oxford Street, Manchester, Manchester M1 5EL GBR 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 Leaders, inspirers, and drivers of their teams, our Front of House Leaders are 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's what makes them, them - whether it's rolling 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 needed: You lead with purpose—driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy through high standards and great energy. We offer Hourly rate is £15.10 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus) After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time) Pension scheme Life Assurance at 3x annual salary & virtual GP Healthcare cash plan Free food and drink while you’re working And when you’re not, you’ll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day) Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what’s important to you Comfy free 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’re good 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’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot! Community and purpose - We’re proud 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. Initial phone screening and 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team Everyone is 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 if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us. We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.

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Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor the front of house team to maintain high operational standards and customer satisfaction. Balance hands-on shop floor support with administrative tasks such as analyzing figures and spreadsheets.