Kitchen Leader

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; Presencial; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free food and drink on shift

Club Pret membership

Resumo da oferta

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd in Bromley seeks a Kitchen Leader to drive delicious, high-standard food every day. You’ll lead a small kitchen team, ensure fast, friendly service and uphold Pret’s safety and quality standards while managing stock and shift tasks.

You’ll start on a base pay rate of £14.10 per hour, with additional bonuses and benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, pension, healthcare, free meals on shift, and a Club Pret membership.

Qualificações

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced cafe/food retail.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and quality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving during busy shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality.
• Oversee shift performance, stock counts and administrative tasks.
• Ensure food preparation meets Pret's standards and customer expectations.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Food preparation

Customer service

Descrição da oferta de emprego

86 High Street Bromley BR1 1EYHello, we're Pret Proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing.We're growing fast on our mission to be the hospitality employer of choice everywhere we operate -- so it's an exciting time to hop on board. Growing good things Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine.Growth is at the heart of everything we do -- from supporting our people to grow in confidence and skills to pursue their unique paths, to figuring out how to make our food and coffee even more delicious and accessible.Our Teams 85% of our Managers and 25% of our Support Centre teams started on the shop floor. How far could a Pret career take you?Our shops are powered by caring, hardworking and passionate people. Whether you're serving customers, making coffee, preparing food or leading a team, every role plays an important part in creating the Pret experience.Expect flexibility, opportunity and variety. Whatever your ambitions, you'll find a place where you can make an impact and build your career with us in creating the Pret experience.

Kitchen Leader Role

As a Kitchen Leader at Pret a Manger, you'll play a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation of delicious food that meets our high standards, while leading and inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day.You'll act as a role model, promoting Pret's core values and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment.With a sharp eye for detail, you'll manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks accurately to support smooth operations.Working closely with Managers, you'll help oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying experience.

About you

Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service.Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

Experience needed

You lead with purpose—driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy through high standards and great energy.

Base Pay Rate

Base Pay Rate:£14.10 - £14.10

The perks

• Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete
• After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time)
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free food and drink while you're working
• And when you're not, you'll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and to 5 free Barista‑made drinks a day)
• Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service
• Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards
• Access marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech and more
• Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Life in Our shops

Life in Our shops Our shops are a wonderful place to be. For our customers, and for our teams!The teams in our shops bring their talents (and their unique charm) to make every day a little more joyful.Here, you'll find:

• Individual ways to grow: fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and informal and formal mentoring
• Diversity & belonging: Everyone’s welcome at Pret – you'll be valued for who you are and supported to feel confident in yourself and your skills
• Pace & variety: Build a diverse skillset, meet some new people and learn (a LOT)
• Community & purpose: We work together to create positive change through the Pret Foundation

Work here is fast-paced, but your team’s always got your back as you work together to serve delicious food and coffee and share small everyday moments of joy with your customers.

Our values

• Happy Teams Happy Customers
• Amazing Standards Every day
• Never Standing Still
• Doing The Right Thing

Hello, we're Pret Life in our Shops Life in our Support Centre (75B) Great customer experiences start with great teams. Explore the diverse career paths, skills and opportunities across our shops and Support Centre, and learn how our people bring the Pret experience to life every day. Our Teams in Shops Our Teams in Support Centre Whether you're here for a short stint or the long game, there's a career path for you at Pret. We provide opportunities to learn new skills, take on fresh challenges and build a career you'll be proud of.

Careers Spotlight Graduate Programme Early Careers & Apprenticeships Our Rising Star Programme That's for our people, our communities and the planet. We strive to make the kindest choice with the most positive impact wherever we can – and we're looking for passionate people who can help us keep that spirit alive as we grow.

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