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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Kitchen Leader

Salary

£15.60 per hour

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Description

We're Pret, a global food and coffee organisation with a presence in 20+ countries and 750+ shops. We're looking for a Kitchen Leader to join our team in Manchester.

As a Kitchen Leader at Pret, you'll play a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation of high-quality food, while leading and inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day. You'll act as a role model, promoting Pret's core values and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stock counts and complete administrative tasks accurately to support smooth operations.
  • Work closely with Managers to oversee shift performance, resolve issues quickly, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying experience.
  • Lead with purpose, driving team performance, protecting profit, and keeping customers happy through high standards and great energy.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Base Pay Rate: £15.60
  • Additional £1.25 per hour Mystery Shopper bonus once training is complete
  • Earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3-5am
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if part-time)
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Free food and drink while working
  • Club Pret Membership (50% off food and 5 free Barista-made drinks a day)
  • Loyalty award after 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service
  • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards
  • Access to marketplace discounts
  • Comfy free shoes to wear on shift

Skills

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://pret.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PretCareers/job/Manchester-Spinningfields/Kitchen-Leader-Night-Shift_JR611

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