Kitchen Leader - Birmingham, New Street Station - Night Shift - Full Time

Pret; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK seeks a Kitchen Leader to ensure the quality of food and manage back-of-house operations. You will lead a team, adhere to safety standards, and partake in training opportunities. This role also offers competitive pay, including shift-specific bonuses, free meals, and 28 days of paid holiday. Join us in our mission to provide delightful culinary experiences while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonuses

Free meals while working

Club Pret Membership

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Passion for food and customer service.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent creation of delicious food.
• Lead and inspire the back-of-house team.
• Act as guardian of quality standards.
• Conduct stock counts and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Overview

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!

Shifts are generally spread over five days (Sunday night to Thursday night), starting around 11pm and finishing around 8am.

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

• Competitive pay with shift-specific bonuses and 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 and employee discount program
• Free shoes
• Rewards for outstanding performance
• Pension scheme
• Length of service rewards
• Legendary Pret parties and more

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 our Coffee Fund supports the next generation of farmers.

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 our internal Opportunity Network to see all available Pret jobs both within our shops and at our Support Centre, 75B.