Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader


Company:	Lifetime Training
Salary:	£397.50 to £397.50 a week
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BN1 3XP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

When the shop gets busy, so do they; it's what makes them, them - whether it's rolling their sleeves up on the coffee machine (with training, of course) or immersed in the figures and spreadsheets. A people person without a doubt, with a passion for helping their shop, and the people in it grow.

We offer

- Hourly rate is £13.25 (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

- And when you're not, you'll have our Club Pret Membership (giving you 50% off food and 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

We also offer

- 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.

What your apprenticeship includes:

- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks

- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer

- Feedback sessions to discuss progress

- Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)

- 30 hours paid work every week

At Pret A Manager you will be working towards a Hospitality Supervisor - Outlets - Level 3 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.

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