Front of House Leader - City Airport

Pret A Manger; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A beloved international restaurant chain is seeking a Front Of House Leader at London City Airport. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and maintain high service standards. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within the company. Join us in shaping memorable culinary experiences!

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible shifts

Free meals during shifts

Club Pret Membership

28 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Rewards program

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team by example, ensuring customer happiness.
• Drive high standards in coffee quality and presentation.
• Create personalized experiences for customers.
• Inspire team members to embody Pret’s values.
• Stay informed about products and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Front Of House Leader at Pret, London City Airport, Royal Docks, London E16 2PB GBR!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork and coaching are paramount? If so, we want you on our team! We are seeking enthusiastic leaders who will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our customers have the best experience in our shops.

Overview

As a Leader, you will support, train, and coach your teams to deliver outstanding service and uphold our high standards. Your leadership is crucial to the smooth running of each shift, as you take ownership to guarantee the success of our stores alongside our Managers. You'll be the eyes and ears for front‑of‑house operations, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. But that's not all – at Pret, we invest in your growth! You'll gain valuable skills and knowledge through our Training Academy, opening doors to future management opportunities. Join us in shaping the culinary experience and making every bite delightful for our customers.

Positions Available

Full‑time – Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday. You must be available from 5 am.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team by example, showing genuine care for our customers' happiness.
• Driving high standards every time, whether that’s through the quality of a coffee or the appearance of a sandwich.
• Create personalized experiences that connect with each customer on a personal level.
• Be the friendly face of Pret, inspiring your team to do the same.
• Delight customers by providing helpful answers to their questions and staying updated on our delicious offerings and exciting promotions.
• Treat every colleague and customer with warmth, kindness, and respect, making Pret a welcoming place for all.

If you have previous supervisory experience and a passion for food and customer service, apply now!

We Offer

• £13.56 to £14.81 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour).
• Flexible shifts.
• Free meals while you’re working.
• Club Pret Membership, with 50 % off food and 5 free drinks a day.
• Earn an extra £5 when you start to work between 3 am and 5 am.
• 28 days paid holiday (pro‑rata if you're part‑time).
• Virtual GP.
• Your Pret Benefits – employee discount program (Retail, Food, restaurants, Gym, etc).
• Free shoes.
• Rewards for being outstanding.
• Pension scheme.
• Length of service reward.
• And more…

You want career Growth?

• Outstanding training and development (Over 85 % of our managers have been internally promoted with many joining as a Team Member).
• Grow with us and earn professional qualifications: we offer Apprenticeships Level 3.
• Use of our internal ‘Opportunity Network’ to see all of our available Pret jobs both within our shops and at our Support Centre, 75B.

About Us

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast‑casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, we’re dedicated to delighting our customers every day. Our food is handmade in our shop kitchens throughout the day and anything we don’t sell goes to charity. Our coffee is 100 % organic (and always will be) and our Coffee Fund is supporting the next generation of farmers. It’s (partly) what we think makes Pret special. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working and having fun in a team, love an early morning and have a passion for serving delicious food and drinks, we want to hear from you!

If you want to know more about the role, benefits and values please visit https://www.pret.co.uk/en-GB/pret-jobs

*After initial training

**Terms and conditions apply