Pret grants third pay rise in a year

Pret A Manger recently announced a third pay rise in 12 months for its 7,870 UK shop staff, further supporting its workforce amid the high cost of living. From 1st April 2023, team members, baristas and shop managers will receive an additional 3%, on top of the 5% increase that came into force in December 2022.

Average base pay for shop staff will increase by 19% in the year to April, while average entry level pay will have increased by 15% year on year to above £12, including the mystery shopper bonus, which is above the UK National Living Wage and inflation. This latest increase will be applied to shop employees irrespective of age, although some differences may apply depending on role, experience and location.

The company has also been looking at ways to improve its benefits package to help shop staff through the cost-of-living crisis. A new discounts portal is now live, providing staff with access to fresh food and other essential items from major supermarkets and other businesses at a lower cost.

Guy Meakin, interim managing director of Pret A Manger UK and Ireland, said: “Our people work incredibly hard to make Pret such a well-loved place on the high street, and we wanted to thank them for their continued energy and commitment. As the cost-of-living continues to rise, we hope this latest increase in pay, and our expanded benefits package, goes some way towards providing further support for our hardworking teams.”

This latest investment in its people furthers Pret’s ambitious growth strategy that it announced in 2021. This included opening more than 200 new UK shops by 2023 and doubling the size of the business within five years.

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