Does Pret A Manger pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pret A Manger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pret A Manger. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pret A Manger?

54% of Pret A Manger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pret A Manger 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pret A Manger?

Barista (473) , Team Member (224) , Team Leader (221) , General Manager (94) , Assistant Manager (82) , Cashier/Barista (68) , Hot Chef (54) , Sales Floor Team Member (43) , Kitchen Leader (32) , Team Member Trainer (32) , Manager (31) , Kitchen Team Member (29) , Cashier (28) , Kitchen Staff (24) , Team Member Star/Barista/Hot Chef (19)

What are the pros of working at Pret A Manger according to real employee reviews?

"Free Food: The allowance for free food and drinks during your shift is a fantastic perk and a real money" ((in 353 reviews)); "Good pay and if someone did well serving the mystery shopper everyones pay would go up." ((in 192 reviews)); "the people I worked with were nice and fun" ((in 116 reviews)); "The team were great and we had really good socials." ((in 95 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 82 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pret A Manger according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and short sighted" ((in 178 reviews)); "managers can be rude and work environment is not great" ((in 138 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes last minute shifts" ((in 129 reviews)); "Baristas get angry at team members" ((in 57 reviews)); "short breaks but in general is fine" ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pret A Manger layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pret A Manger layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pret A Manger in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pret A Manger locations?

New York , Chicago , Washington , Los Angeles , Boston , Brooklyn , Dallas , South Orange , American Fork , Astoria , Bronx , Mount Vernon , Arizona City , Charlotte , Houston , California City , Ontario , South San Francisco , Patterson , Philadelphia , Central Valley , America , Lo Roy Acres , America , Midtown New York

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Pret A Manger reviews

3.3

54% would recommend to a friend

(3,170 total reviews)

Pano Christou

55% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Pret A Manger has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,170 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pret A Manger employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

Jul 22, 2026

Limited pay and understaffing create a frustrating environment

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited coffee for staffs. Location is fine.

Cons

Pay is very less. The company do not pay for bank holiday or sunday premium pay. All they give is about 15 cents more per hour than minimum wage and that's all. Always understaffed. Higher officials comes almost everyday and always complains about every small issues. Very unsatisfactory work place.

4.0

Jul 21, 2026

Strong organization and quality products hindered by toxic environment

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great quality food and products. Everything is well organized, with clear guidelines and training provided to employees. The company has strong operational standards and good overall organization.

Cons

Unfortunately, the work environment felt toxic. Some colleagues were disrespectful towards each other, made discriminatory comments, and often spoke negatively about one another. Communication within the team could sometimes involve raised voices or a rude tone, which made the workplace feel uncomfortable.

4.0

Jul 19, 2026

Flexible work environment with great perks

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Great perks such as free lunch/coffee Great social team

Cons

Fast paced Sometimes understaffed Moved to different locations

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