We’ve carved out a unique culture here at Carebrook (Pret Franchisee), where joy prevails, whether in the way we interact with customers or with each other, and there’s a positive atmosphere and a real team spirit. We stick to five principles to make everything work : we stay hungry, we care deeply, we share joy, we grow together and we welcome everyone. Join us to see what it’s like to work in a place where you can truly grow and thrive.
Pret A Manger - Assistant Manager
DRIVE MY SUCCESSION
- The right Pret people
- To support my GM in putting in place a robust Family Tree and Plan Bs for each role to ensure business needs are met
- To drive Team Happiness by role modelling Pret’s Values and Behaviours and by bringing Joy of Pret and fun to my team and customers
- To embrace the Thoughtful Leadership Principles (Being Kind, Honest and Generous)
- To support in-house training, legal compliance training and graduations by ensuring that they are carried out following the agreed standards and guidelines and at the right time. This includes completing Journals and reviews accordingly
- To contribute to minimising turnover by following the Turnover Principles
- To regularly complete 1 : 1s to review the team’s performance using Pret Behaviours, KPIs and SMART targets
- To contribute to the team’s wellbeing by promoting and nurturing a healthy work-life balance
- To support my GM with following up meaningful actions from Pret’s Big Conversation
DRIVE MY BUSINESS
Amazing service
To ensure the team consistently delivers Amazing Customer Service by following the 6 Key Points of ServiceTo ensure the Speed of Service Principles are embedded in the shop and as a result we provide fast, friendly and efficient service consistentlyTo ensure the Coffee Calling System is effective, creates buzz and delivers the right drink to the right customerTo ensure centrally driven Joy of Pret events are well planned, executed and appropriately supportedTo encourage customer loyalty by empowering the team to use Joy of Pret initiativesTo strive to achieve a perfect Mystery Shopper score every week by putting customers first and by coaching the team to see the shop through customers’ eyesDelicious food and drink
To ensure the team consistently delivers delicious food by following the 6 Key Points of ProductionTo ensure the 11-Step Production Process is always followed to guarantee our customer safety and that each product is accurately made and labelledTo ensure the team understand and follow the Production Principles putting the customers’ needs first and never compromising on quality or freshnessTo ensure the shop food range matches customer demandTo continually develop the team’s knowledge about the quality of our food and coffeeTo ensure our Barista Prepared Drinks are made by trained employees consistently, and to the highest standardTo ensure no Made to Sell (MTS) rejects are on display in our LangarsWell-loved shop
To make sure Food Safety and Health & Safety Standards are consistently followed to maintain the safety of the team and customersTo ensure the shop is clean, safe and the equipment well maintained at all timesTo take corrective action immediately on issues that affect customers, the team or salesTo follow the Managing By Walking Around (MBWA)principles, proactively monitoring Pret standards and seeing the shop through customers’ eyesTo ensure corrective training and coaching takes place to address any issues identified Shop profitabilityTo drive sales and profit through the Big 4 (Forecasting, Rota, Ordering & Production)To contribute to labour efficiency considering customers, team and business needsTo continuously analyse and review shop results, proactively reacting to any challenges or obstacle sand contributing to a clear action plan to improve business profitabilityTo analyse stock take results, taking control of any issues by following the 7 Steps of UnaccountedTo ensure Pret’s Financial standards are always followed to minimise risk and ensure the safety of my teamGrowing sales
To review the Coffee Manning, Till Manning, Hot Food plan or any other relevant report to maximise opportunities to increase sales on each day partTo always follow merchandising guidelines and to ensure marketing is used effectively to drive salesTo promote Marketplace OpportunitiesDRIVE AND EMBED CHANGE
To be the promoter of change; effectively communicating with the team through daily team briefs, staff meetings, effective and planned 1 : 1s. This includes attendance at area meetingsPositively promote Pret, protecting our business integrity and escalating any causes of concern relating to this to my GMTo actively follow up with the team with any new standard or initiative to ensure this is successfully implemented and embedded in the shopTo listen to and give constructive feedback and seek ideas from the team to encourage two-way communication in the shopTo build a network with other AMs to share best practice and keep abreast of area initiativesTo monitor my Key Roles’ attendance to Key Role meetings and actions are effectively followed through