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    Open Recruitment Day - Kitchen Leader - Manchester Airport Airside - Night Shift

    Manchester, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time£17.3 / hourPosted Yesterday
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    Job description

    Join Our Recruitment Day – Full Time  Kitchen Leader (Night )Roles at Pret A Manger,  Terminal 2 Manchester Airport Landside!

    About the Event: 

    Date: Wednesday, 7th of October 2026

    Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

    Interview type: Face to Face Interviews

    Location: Pret A Manger, Terminal 3 Arrivals/Landside, (ground floor), Manchester Airport, M901QX

    Application Deadline: Sunday, 04 October 2026

    Are you an experienced leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and delivering amazing standards every day? Pret A Manger is hosting a Recruitment Day for candidates interested in joining our team as a Full Time Kitchen Leader (Night).

    This is your opportunity to learn more about the role, our culture, and the fantastic benefits we offer while meeting our team face-to-face and interviewing on the day.

    Role Overview

    As a Kitchen Leader at Pret A Manger, you'll play a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation of delicious food that meets our high standards while leading and inspiring your team to deliver excellence every day.

    You'll act as a role model, promoting Pret's values and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment. Working closely with Managers, you'll help oversee shift performance, complete stock counts and administration accurately, and ensure every customer enjoys a fresh and satisfying Pret experience.

    What We're Looking For

    As a Kitchen Leader, you'll:

    • Lead and motivate your team to deliver Amazing Standards Every Day
    • Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance standards are maintained
    • Support kitchen operations and stock management
    • Work closely with Managers to drive performance and customer satisfaction
    • Create a positive and productive working environment

    About You

    • Be kind, honest, and generous - bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day
    • Share our passion for exceptional customer service and food quality
    • Spread joy through positive leadership and teamwork
    • Lead with purpose, drive team performance, and maintain high standards
    • Have experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment

    Our Values

    • Happy Teams, Happy Customers
    • Amazing Standards Every Day
    • Never Standing Still
    • Doing the Right Thing

    Shifts

    Full Time night roles available across Monday-Sunday, including overnight shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

    Pay & Benefits

    • Hourly rate: £17.30 per hour (inclusive of mystery shopper bonus)
    • After initial training, earn an extra £5 per hour for any shift started between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM
    • 28 days annual leave
    • Pension scheme
    • Life Assurance at 3x annual salary and Virtual GP
    • Healthcare cash plan
    • Free food and drink while working
    • Club Pret Membership, including:
      • 50% off food
      • Up to 5 free Barista-made drinks a day
    • Loyalty awards after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years' service
    • Regular rewards and recognition for amazing standards
    • Marketplace discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, dining, tech, and more
    • Flexible working hours
    • Free comfortable shoes for shift work

    Why Join Pret?

    Growing Good Things

    Pret is where passionate, hardworking people find the confidence and skills they need to grow and choose their unique paths. More than 80% of our Managers and over 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, started their journey in our shops.

    We Also Offer

    • Outstanding training and development opportunities
    • Fully funded professional qualifications and Level 3 Apprenticeships
    • Internal transfer opportunities to explore new career paths
    • A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs
    • Fast-paced work with plenty of variety and development opportunities
    • Opportunities to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, helping tackle homelessness and reduce food waste

    The Interview Journey

    Successful applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at Pret A Manger, Terminal 3 Manchester Airport Landside.

    Please bring with you:

    • Your CV
    • Right to Work documentation

    Everyone is welcome at Pret. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, 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.

    Important Information

    Registration is mandatory before attending the Recruitment Day.

    Only candidates who have completed their application and received confirmation will be invited to attend interviews.

    Apply by Sunday, 4 October 2026 to secure your interview slot at our Recruitment Day.

    We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Pret A Manger

    Pret A Manger is a multinational sandwich and coffee chain that sells sandwiches, soups, salads, and other fast food items.

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