Kitchen Leader AIRPORT

Overview

Pret A Manger is hiring for the Kitchen Leader role at Gatwick Airport. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our Front of House and Kitchen teams. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit. You will learn to prepare products and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Your journey begins here with exciting opportunities at Pret A Manger, Gatwick Airport.

• Learn to prepare products and deliver customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Support kitchen and front-of-house operations as part of a dynamic team.

• Full-time positions available – 35 hours per week. Shifts spread over five days (Monday to Sunday) with start times as early as 3:00 am and finish times as late as 10:00 pm.

• £14.56 to £15.81 per hour (Inclusive of weekly mystery shopper bonus of £1.25 per hour).
• Enhanced night shift rate for hours between midnight and 5:00 am, where applicable.
• Flexible shifts; free meals while you’re working;
• Club Pret Membership with 50% off food and 5 free drinks a day; extra £5 when you start between 3:00 am and 5:00 am;
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata if part-time); employee discount program; pension scheme; length of service rewards;
  Pret Parties.
• Additional travel-related benefits: free parking for full-time staff and discounts on public transport to Gatwick Airport; discounted shopping at Gatwick Airport;
  Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Outstanding training and development; many managers promoted from within.
• Apprenticeships Level 3 available; internal Opportunity Network to see Pret jobs across shops and Support Centre, 75B.

Pret a Manger is a beloved international fast-casual restaurant chain known for fresh ingredients, quality, and commitment to customer experiences. Our food is handmade in shop kitchens; we donate unsold items to charity. Our coffee is 100% organic, and the Coffee Fund supports the next generation of farmers.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with a team, and desire to serve delicious food and drinks, we want to hear from you!

As the role is based in an airport, successful applicants must apply for an airport security pass (Pret A Manger will pay for this). Part of the process requires providing five years of references, which may include:

• Employment Reference
• Self-Employed Reference
• Unemployment Reference (Job Centre or Benefits Offices)
• School/Education Reference
• Agency Reference
• After initial training
• Terms and conditions apply

For more information about the role, benefits, and values, please visit Pret’s jobs site.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Referrals may increase your chances of interview.

Location notes and recent postings:
London, Cobham, West Byfleet, and other UK locations are listed with recent activity dates.