Developing your Career

Introduction

At Prêt a Manger, you'll always be encouraged to develop new skills and knowledge. The success of our business depends upon it. Your training will take many forms:

• The first training you will receive will be the introduction programmed, where you will learn all about Prêt a Manger, and what is expected of you in your new job.
• You'll receive individual coaching, on the job training, and the chance to attend training courses.
• If you need to use any equipment or machinery for your work, you'll be provided with specialist training. Please don't use any machinery until your training is complete, unless its use is supervised as part of the training.

We see training as a shared responsibility between you and your manager, developing your skills to meet the day to day requirements of our business.

"The success of our business goes hand in hand with your personal development. We'll encourage you all the way".

Performance Reviews

You'll be continuously assessed by your manager to make sure the best is being made of your skills and potential, and at least once a year you'll have a formal performance review.

This will be a two-way discussion with your manager about your performance and future development. Together you'll agree a personal action plan to help you achieve the most from your work.

Merit awards

Merit awards are open to all Prêt a Manger retail staff and are given for exceptional customer service. Everyone has the same chance of receiving either a bronze, silver or gold award. If you achieve a bronze, you can then be nominated for a silver, and so on. Winners are invited to select from a range of high quality prizes.

To be nominated you must have consistently excelled in:

• getting the basic right every time, and
• making shopping more convenient and extra special.