Kitchen Leader - GATWICK AIRPORT

Pret; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-casual restaurant chain is seeking passionate individuals for Team Leader positions at Gatwick Airport. Join a dynamic environment where you will oversee team operations, prepare food, and help provide a memorable dining experience for customers. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including meals on shift and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free meals during shifts

Club Pret Membership with discounts

Extra £5 for night shifts

Free shoes

Length of service rewards

Free parking for full-time staff

Discounted travel to the airport

Discounted shopping at Gatwick Airport

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No experience needed, just bring enthusiasm and team spirit.
• Applicants must provide 5 years of references for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Front of House and Kitchen teams.
• Prepare delicious products and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Manage shifts spread over the week.

Skills

Team spirit

Customer service

Enthusiasm

Job description

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!

Explore our current job openings:

• Full-time (35 Hours) Team Leader positions available – Shifts are spread over 5 days from Monday to Sunday, starting as early as 3am and finishing as late as 10pm.

About the pay:

• £X to £Y per hour (including weekly mystery shopper bonus of £Z per hour)*
• If you work at least 3 hours between midnight and 5am, you are entitled to an enhanced nightshift rate for each hour worked!

Additional benefits include:

• Flexible shifts
• Free meals during shifts
• Club Pret Membership with 50% off food and 5 free drinks daily
• Extra £5 when working between 3am and 5am **
• Free shoes
• Length of service rewards

As a Gatwick Airport employee, enjoy these unique benefits:

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

Career growth opportunities:

• Comprehensive training and development, with over 85% of managers promoted internally
• Professional qualifications through Apprenticeships Level 3
• Access to our internal ‘Opportunity Network’ for all available Pret roles

About us:

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, natural ingredients and commitment to quality and sustainability. Our food is handmade daily in our shop kitchens, and anything unsold is donated to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic, supporting farmers through our Coffee Fund. We love working in a fast-paced environment and serving delicious food and drinks with passion.

All successful airport-based applicants will need to apply for an airport security pass, which Pret will fund. You must provide 5 years of references, which can include employment, self-employment, unemployment, education, or agency references.

*After initial training
**Terms and conditions apply