At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire your team while creating delicious food and coffee.
- Company: Join Pret, a vibrant company with over 750 shops worldwide.
- Benefits: Earn £14.46 per hour, enjoy free food, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Diversity is celebrated here; everyone is welcome at Pret!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for teamwork and a desire to help others grow.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 29120 £ per year.
Pret here! We’re proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether you’re making our customers’ days with the perfect latte or leading your team to success, roles in Pret shops come with huge opportunities for growth. Together, we’re doing the right thing and growing fast – it’s an exciting team to hop on board!
What we’re looking for:
- Leaders, inspirers, and drivers of their teams, our Kitchen Leaders are our in-shop champions, coaching and mentoring their teams.
- These wonderful people are the protectors of the things that make Pret, Pret – keeping standards and spirits high, and our teams and customers happy.
- A people person without a doubt, with a passion for helping their shop, and the people in it grow.
We offer:
- Hourly rate is £14.46 (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus).
- After initial training, earn an extra £5 for any shift started between 3-5am.
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata if you're part-time).
- Pension scheme.
- Free food and drink while you’re working.
- Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and up to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day).
- Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards.
- Flexible working hours, means you have the time to do what’s important to you.
- Individual ways to grow – We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us, including fully funded professional qualifications – apprenticeships Level 3 and internal transfer opportunities to explore.
- Diversity and belonging – Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
- Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
- Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.
Our values:
- Happy Teams
- Happy Customers
- Amazing Standards Every day
- Never Standing Still
- Doing The Right Thing
The interview journey:
Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages: Initial phone screening and a 60-minute shop-based interview with the General Manager and the team. Everyone is welcome at Pret. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, neurodiversity, ethnic minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Please let our recruitment team know if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process – your experience matters to us. We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.
Kitchen Leader employer: PRET Tunbridge Wells
Join a vibrant team at Pret, where your passion for food and customer service is celebrated! With flexible hours, a diverse working environment, and fantastic career opportunities, you'll thrive in a supportive culture that prioritises employee well-being and recognition. Enjoy generous benefits like Club Pret Membership, free meals on shift, and mental health support, making this an excellent place to grow your career while enjoying what you do.
