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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Kitchen Leader

Salary

£14.10 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a renowned organisation known for freshly made food, organic coffee, and innovative ideas. We're expanding rapidly, aiming to become the hospitality employer of choice globally.

As a Kitchen Leader at Pret a Manger, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the consistent preparation of high-quality food, while leading and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional results daily. You'll promote Pret's core values, maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment, and work closely with Managers to oversee shift performance and resolve issues promptly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead with purpose, driving team performance and protecting profit while maintaining high standards and great energy.
  • Manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks accurately to support smooth operations.
  • Act as a role model, promoting Pret's core values and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment.
  • Collaborate with Managers to oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying experience.

Requirements

  • Be kind, honest, and generous, bringing genuine warmth and authenticity to work every day.
  • Share our passion for exceptional customer service.
  • Spread joy daily through small acts of kindness.

Benefits

  • Base Pay Rate: £14.10
  • Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete
  • Earn an extra £5 per hour for shifts started between 3-5am
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Free food and drink while working
  • Club Pret Membership offering 50% off food and up to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day
  • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
  • Regular rewards and recognition for excellent standards
  • Access to marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech, and more
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://pret.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PretCareers/job/Bromley/Kitchen-Leader_JR760-1

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