Kitchen Leader - Lead Fresh, Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mystery Shopper bonus

Early shift bonus (£5)

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Free food and drinks

Club Pret membership

Loyalty rewards

Marketplace discounts

Comfortable shoes

Job summary

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader to oversee daily food preparation to Pret standards and lead a team to deliver excellent service in a fast-paced shop on Kings Road, London. You’ll manage stock, support Managers, and ensure a safe, clean kitchen while coaching colleagues to grow.

Base pay rate shown is £14.10 per hour, with bonuses for early shifts and other incentives. Pret offers generous leave, pension, healthcare, free meals, Club Pret discounts, and ongoing development in a caring,

Qualifications

• Be kind, honest and generous in daily interactions.
• Show passion for exceptional customer service.
• Spread joy through small acts of kindness.
• Lead with purpose, drive team performance and protect profit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent preparation of high‑quality food to Pret standards.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver excellence daily.
• Manage stock counts and complete admin tasks to support operations.

Skills

Be kind, honest and generous

Bring your passion

Spread joy every day

Team leadership / high standards

Job description

Pret A Manger is hiring a Kitchen Leader to oversee daily food preparation to Pret standards and lead a team to deliver excellent service in a fast-paced shop on Kings Road, London. You’ll manage stock, support Managers, and ensure a safe, clean kitchen while coaching colleagues to grow.

Base pay rate shown is £14.10 per hour, with bonuses for early shifts and other incentives. Pret offers generous leave, pension, healthcare, free meals, Club Pret discounts, and ongoing development in a caring,