Kitchen Leader: Drive Standards & Team Excellence

Pret a Manger

Vobster

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 25,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Base pay £13.85/hour
Mystery Shopper bonus £1.25/hour
Early morning shift premium £5/hour (3

Job summary

Pret a Manger is seeking a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent food preparation to high standards while inspiring the team to deliver excellence daily. You’ll role-model Pret's values and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen, supporting smooth operations with precise stock counts and administrative tasks.

Working with Managers, you’ll help oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh, satisfying Pret experience.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a kitchen or food service team.
  • Ability to manage stock counts and administrative tasks accurately.
  • Commitment to Pret's values and customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
  • Ensure consistent, high‑quality food preparation.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and compliant kitchen environment.
  • Oversee shift performance and resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Team leadership
Stock management
Attention to detail
Administrative tasks

Job description

Pret a Manger is seeking a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent food preparation to high standards while inspiring the team to deliver excellence daily. You’ll role-model Pret's values and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen, supporting smooth operations with precise stock counts and administrative tasks.

Working with Managers, you’ll help oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh, satisfying Pret experience.

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