Kitchen Leader - GATWICK AIRPORT

Pret a Manger; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain at Gatwick Airport is seeking passionate individuals for Front of House and Kitchen roles. No experience is required, just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit. Enjoy flexible shifts, excellent training, and numerous benefits, including free meals and employee discounts. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free meals

Club Pret Membership

28 days paid holiday

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; we welcome enthusiastic, team-spirited applicants.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and late evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support Front of House and Kitchen operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Adhere to food safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Team spirit

Willingness to learn

Ability to work flexible shifts

Job description

Overview

Pret A Manger – Gatwick Airport. Gatwick, West Sussex. £14.56-£15.81 per hour. Contract, Part-time. 14 hours ago. Discover a world of opportunities at Pret a Manger, Gatwick Airport. We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our Front of House and Kitchen teams. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit. Be part of a dynamic environment where you’ll learn to prepare delicious products and deliver outstanding customer service. Join us in creating memorable moments every day. Your journey begins here! Exciting Opportunities Await!

Responsibilities

• Support Front of House and Kitchen operations, helping to prepare Pret products and deliver excellent customer service.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-based environment in a guest-facing role at Gatwick Airport.
• Adhere to company standards for food safety, cleanliness, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; we welcome enthusiastic, team-spirited applicants.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings and late evenings as described in job details.

Pay and Benefits

• £14.56 to £15.81 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour).
• Night shift rate enhancements for hours between midnight and 5am.
• Flexible shifts, free meals while working, Club Pret Membership (50% off food and 5 free drinks per day), and additional bonuses for early shifts.
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time).
• Pret Benefits (employee discounts across Retail, Food, Restaurants, Gym, etc.), free shoes, rewards for outstanding performance, pension, length of service rewards, Pret Parties, and more.

Airport-Specific Benefits

• Free parking for full-time staff.
• Discount on travel to the airport via public transport.
• Discounted shopping at Gatwick Airport.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Career Growth

• Outstanding training and development; many managers internally promoted from Team Member roles.
• Opportunities to earn professional qualifications, including Apprenticeships Level 3.
• Access to internal Opportunity Network to view Pret jobs across shops and support centre (75B).

About Us

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast-casual restaurant chain known for fresh, natural ingredients and a commitment to outstanding customer experiences. We focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation, and we hand-make our food in shop kitchens throughout the day. Anything not sold goes to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic, and our Coffee Fund supports the next generation of farmers. This is part of what makes Pret special.

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!

As this role is based in an airport, all successful applicants will need to apply for an airport security pass (Pret A Manger will pay for this). You must be able to provide 5 years of references (Employment, Self-Employed, Unemployment, School/Education, Agency).