Kitchen Leader: Inspire Teams & Deliver Fresh Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro-rata if part

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free food and drink while you're works

Club Pret Membership

Job summary

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader in Manchester to oversee kitchen operations, lead the team, and ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation. You will manage stock, assist with administrative duties, and work closely with managers to maintain fast, friendly service.

You will lead with energy, uphold Pret's values, and help deliver an outstanding customer experience in a busy shop environment.

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.
• Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness (like giving away a free coffee on the house) are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.
• Experience needed: You lead with purpose - driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy through high standards and great energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to prepare consistently delicious food to Pret standards.
• Manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks to support smooth operations.
• Oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly and maintain high energy on the shop floor.
• Ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Stock management

Shift performance

Job description

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader in Manchester to oversee kitchen operations, lead the team, and ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation. You will manage stock, assist with administrative duties, and work closely with managers to maintain fast, friendly service.

You will lead with energy, uphold Pret's values, and help deliver an outstanding customer experience in a busy shop environment.