Kitchen Leader - Edinburgh, Waverley Station - Full Time

Pret A Manger; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pret A Manger as a Kitchen Leader, where you will oversee kitchen operations, support team members, and ensure high food quality. Benefit from flexible shifts, career growth opportunities, and free meals while working. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a passion for food service.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free meals while working

Club Pret Membership

Extra pay for night shifts

28 days paid holiday

Virtual GP

Employee discount program

Free shoes

Rewards for outstanding performance

Pension scheme

Length of service rewards

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent food preparation according to company standards.
• Lead and inspire kitchen team, maintaining quality and safety.
• Conduct stock counts and administrative tasks in support.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Passion for food

Customer service

Job description

Seeking Enthusiastic Kitchen Leaders!

Join the heart of our kitchen at Pret a Manger, where you'll play a vital role in supporting, training, and coaching our team members to consistently create delicious food for our customers.

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. 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 at around 10pm and finishing at around 6am.

Main Responsibilities:

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

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

We offer:

• £15.06 to £16.31 per hour (including weekly mystery shopper bonus)
• Flexible shifts
• Free meals while working
• Club Pret Membership, with discounts and free drinks
• Extra £5 for shifts between 3am and 5am
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
• Virtual GP
• Employee discount program
• Free shoes
• Rewards for outstanding performance
• Pension scheme
• Length of service rewards
• Company events
• And more…

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Extensive training and development, with many managers promoted internally
• Professional qualifications through Apprenticeships Level 3
• Access to internal job opportunities via our ‘Opportunity Network’

About us:

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Our food is handmade daily in our shop kitchens, with unsold food donated to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic, supporting the next generation of farmers through our Coffee Fund. We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences and a positive work environment.

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

For more information about the role, benefits, and our values, please visit Pret Jobs.

Note: After initial training, terms and conditions apply.