Kitchen Leader — Growth, Flexible Hours & Perks

Pret A Manger; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £15.35 (including mystery)

£5 extra per hour for 3-5am shifts

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance at 3x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Free food and drink while working

Club Pret Membership

Loyalty awards

Marketplace discounts

Flexible working hours

Free shoes

Job summary

Pret is seeking a Kitchen Leader for a full-time role at 1 The Pavement, Clapham Town. You’ll lead a busy kitchen, ensure delicious, high-standard food, manage stock, and support shift performance with energy and positivity.

You’ll be part of a fast-growing team, enjoying a generous benefits package, an hourly rate of £15.35 (with a £5 uplift for 3–5am starts), 28 days leave, pension, life assurance, and staff perks like Club Pret membership.

Qualifications

• Leads with purpose—drives team performance, protects profit, keeps customers happy through high standards.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Manages stock counts and completes administrative tasks to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence daily.
• Ensure consistent preparation of high-standard food.
• Oversee shift performance and resolve issues quickly.
• Collaborate with Managers to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Stock management

Job description

Pret is seeking a Kitchen Leader for a full-time role at 1 The Pavement, Clapham Town. You’ll lead a busy kitchen, ensure delicious, high-standard food, manage stock, and support shift performance with energy and positivity.

You’ll be part of a fast-growing team, enjoying a generous benefits package, an hourly rate of £15.35 (with a £5 uplift for 3–5am starts), 28 days leave, pension, life assurance, and staff perks like Club Pret membership.