Kitchen Leader: Inspire Fresh Food & Great Service

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early shift premium £5/hr 3-5am

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free food & drink while working

Club Pret Membership 50% off food & 5x

Loyalty awards

Marketplace discounts

Free shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger Canterbury is seeking a Kitchen Leader to drive daily kitchen operations, maintain high food standards, and lead a busy team to deliver excellent customer experiences. You will manage stock, oversee shifts, and model Pret’s values in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers base pay and benefits with training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
• Bring your passion: share our passion for exceptional customer service.
• Lead with purpose—driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy through high standards and great energy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent preparation of delicious food that meets high standards.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence daily.
• Manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks to support smooth operations.
• Oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure a fresh, satisfying customer experience.

Skills

Kindness

Customer service

Team leadership

High energy

Job description

Pret A Manger Canterbury is seeking a Kitchen Leader to drive daily kitchen operations, maintain high food standards, and lead a busy team to deliver excellent customer experiences. You will manage stock, oversee shifts, and model Pret’s values in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers base pay and benefits with training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team culture.