Kitchen Leader — Inspire Teams & Delight Guests

Pret A Manger; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early morning shift pay

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free food and drink while working

Club Pret Membership

Loyalty awards

Rewards and recognition

Marketplace discounts

Comfortable shoes

Annual leave

Job summary

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent preparation of our freshly made food to high standards. You’ll lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe, clean kitchen, manage stock counts and support smooth shifts alongside Managers.

You’ll be welcomed into a fast-paced, values-driven environment that rewards great energy, customer service excellence and personal development. Base pay starts at £14.10 per hour with additional shift bonuses and a package of benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong customer service mindset and energy.
• Attention to quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation.
• Maintain stock, counts, and shift administration; support managers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Job description

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader to ensure consistent preparation of our freshly made food to high standards. You’ll lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe, clean kitchen, manage stock counts and support smooth shifts alongside Managers.

You’ll be welcomed into a fast-paced, values-driven environment that rewards great energy, customer service excellence and personal development. Base pay starts at £14.10 per hour with additional shift bonuses and a package of benefits.