Kitchen Leader - Ashford

Pret A Manger; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international fast-casual restaurant chain is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Leaders in Ashford. You will play a vital role in supporting and training team members, ensuring food quality and adhering to health standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a passion for food. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including free meals while working.

Benefits

£13.56 to £14.81 per hour

Flexible Shifts

Free meals while working

28 days paid holiday

Virtual GP

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience and a passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent creation of delicious food.
• Lead and inspire the team.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Conduct stock counts and administrative tasks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Passion for food

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Seeking Enthusiastic Kitchen Leaders to discover a world of opportunities at Pret, Unit 1, Kimberley Way, Ashford TN24 0SD GBR! Join the heart of our kitchen at Pret a Manger, where you'll play a vital role in supporting, training, and coaching our lovely team members to consistently create delicious food for our cherished customers.

As a Kitchen Leader, you are essential to the seamless operation of each shift. Taking ownership alongside our Managers, you become the eyes and ears for the back-of-house operations, ensuring the success of our stores. At Pret, we invest in your growth 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!

We Have The Following Positions Available Right Now

• Full-time - Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday. You must be available from 6am to 7.30pm

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the consistent creation of delicious food in alignment with Pret a Manger's exacting standards and operational needs.
• Lead and inspire the team by embodying and promoting the core values and qualities of Pret a Manger.
• Act as the guardian and custodian of Pret a Manger's quality standards.
• Adhere to all Pret a Manger health and safety policies to guarantee the safety of all products served to our customers.
• Conduct stock counts and administrative tasks meticulously and accurately to support smooth operations.

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 3am and 5am
• 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
• Legendary Pret parties
• 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 supports the next generation of farmers. It’s part of what makes Pret special.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working and having fun in a team, enjoy early mornings, and have a passion for serving delicious food and drinks, we want to hear from you!

For more about the role, benefits and values please visit https://www.pret.co.uk/en-GB/pret-jobs