Kitchen Leader: Inspire a Top Team & Fresh Food

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus £1.25/hr

Shift premium £5/hr for 3–5am

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free food and drink while you’re on-sh

Club Pret Membership: 50% off food & 5

Loyalty awards

Marketplace discounts

Free comfy shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent preparation of delicious food and to lead a team to deliver excellence each day. You will model Pret’s values, maintain a safe and clean kitchen, and support smooth operations with accurate stock and admin tasks.

You’ll work closely with managers to oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure customers enjoy a fresh and satisfying Pret experience.

Qualifications

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth to work.
• Lead with purpose—drive team performance and keep customers happy.
• Experience leading a kitchen or high-standards food prep is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellent food to standard.
• Manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks accurately.
• Oversee shift performance and resolve issues quickly for a smooth operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Operational efficiency

Job description

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent preparation of delicious food and to lead a team to deliver excellence each day. You will model Pret’s values, maintain a safe and clean kitchen, and support smooth operations with accurate stock and admin tasks.

You’ll work closely with managers to oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure customers enjoy a fresh and satisfying Pret experience.