Team Leader

Penn Station LIRR | Pret A Manger; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Free breakfast and lunch

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Penn Station LIRR | Pret A Manger in New York City is seeking a full-time Leader to oversee the front of house and kitchen operations. The role requires a Valid NYC Food Handler Card and at least one year of restaurant leadership experience. Responsibilities include coaching team members, maintaining safety and operational standards, and facilitating growth opportunities. The position offers a competitive pay of $21.00 per hour plus tips and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid NYC Food Handler Card.
• Minimum one year of Restaurant Leader/Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach the team to reach their potential.
• Ensure safety and standards in operations.
• Lead front of house or kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching

Restaurant management

Job description

Job Description

Our Leaders support and coach the team to ensure they reach their potential, in both the shop and the kitchen. As a Leader your area of expertise is the knowledge and standards of leading a successful front of house or kitchen operation. Our Leaders take pride in leading our team and being the gatekeepers of safety and standards. People at Pret work hard, have fun, learn a lot and really grow. Everything we do as a business is built on the enthusiasm and professionalism of our leaders. At Pret, we have a dedicated Academy that ensures the right training, development and support of our wonderful people. There are opportunities for our Leaders to progress towards an Assistant Manager role.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$21.00 per hour + Tips + Mystery Shopper Bonus

Referral Bonus

$100.00

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Weekly Mystery Shopper bonus plan
• 401K retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life Insurance + STD and LTD offerings
• Child Bonding Leave
• The Pret Academy, which supports the training and development for our wonderful people
• Quarterly nationwide team events
• Free breakfast and lunch when working – including generous discounts when you’re not
• Transit program, FSA and HSAs available
• A friendly, fun, and fast paced environment with passionate teams to work with
• Pet Insurance

Shift

8 hour shift

Required

A Valid NYC Food Handler Card and at least one year of Restaurant Leader/Supervisor experience.

About Us

Empire JointStar (Empire) is a major retailer in the US and is an affiliate of a global organisation called Dallas Holdings International (Dallas). Dallas is a strategic partner of Pret A Manger (Pret), a Food To Go and coffee shop franchise chain that serves freshly made food and organic coffee. Dallas now owns over 70+ Pret A Manger shops across the US and UK and is expanding rapidly; 50+ Pret A Manger locations in NY, DC and PA through Empire with further opportunities in California - Empire is headquartered in New York City.

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