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Shift Leader Full time (35 Hours)


Job Location:

Rushden - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you fully flexible and looking for a permanent job

We are looking for a responsible person to join our team in Rushden Lakes .

13.60 ph after graduation additional bonus *

Free staff food on your shift 50% discount on your non-working days.

Pret A Manger - Shift Leader

THE RIGHT PRET PEOPLE

  • Support and coach the team to ensure they reach their potential in both the shop and kitchen

  • Support the training pathways to ensure training happens on time

  • Lead by example and be hands-on when required

  • Assign duties amongst team members to match individual productivity rates skill sets and current responsibilities

  • Coach the team for good performance by offering good regular feedback and praises

AMAZING SERVICE

  • Lead the Speed of Service principles

  • To ensure the team consistently follows the 6 Key Points of Service

  • Follow the MBWA principles

  • Empower the team to deliver engaging Joy of Pret activities

  • Role model the 3Bs and empower the team to Be Kind Be Honest Be Generous

  • Ensure the Coffee Calling System is followed efficiently

  • To ensure all Marketplace orders are prepared promptly and accurately

DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK

  • To ensure the team consistently delivers delicious food by following the 6 Key Points of Production

  • To ensure the 11-Step Production Process is always followed to guarantee our customer safety and that each product is accurately made and labelled

  • To always follow the Production Principles putting customers needs first and never compromising on quality or freshness

  • Ensure How to Cards are used and followed consistently to deliver Pret standards

  • Ensure Line Checks are carried out successfully and any improvement needs actioned

  • To ensure no Made to Sell (MTS) rejects are on display in our Langars

  • To continually develop the teams knowledge about the quality of our food and coffee

  • To ensure our Barista Prepared Drinks are made by trained employees consistently and to the highest standard

WELL-LOVED SHOP

  • To make sure Food Safety and Health & Safety Standards are consistently followed to maintain the safety of the team and customers

  • To ensure that all safety checks are correctly monitored and recorded

  • To take corrective action immediately on issues that affect customers the team or sales

  • To ensure the shop is clean safe and the equipment is always well maintained

  • To follow the Managing by Walking Around (MBWA)principles proactively monitoring Pret Standards and seeing the shop through the customers eyes

  • To demonstrate due diligence and report and escalate any quality issues

SHOP PROFITABILITY

  • To maximise sales labour efficiency and profit through the support of the Big 4 (Forecasting Rota Ordering& Production)

  • Carry out ordering accurately and in line with the business needs

  • Lead monitor and follow up on Mystery Shopper requirements

  • To ensure good stock control by following the 7 Steps of Unaccounted

  • To ensure Prets Financial Standards are always followed to minimise risks and ensure team safety

  • To always follow merchandising guidelines and to ensure marketing is used effectively to drive sales

GROWING SALES

  • To always follow merchandising guidelines and to ensure marketing is used effectively to drive sales

  • Support the execution of successful food launches

  • Encourage clear and engaging communication between the kitchen and FOH to ensure business needs are met

  • To support Marketplace opportunities

This role is only open to applicants within the UK or who already hold the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor VISAs at this time.