Team Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Coaching Leadership Food Safety & Health & Safety Customer Service Speed of Service Principles Production Principles Stock Control Team Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Team Leader

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Team Leader at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Edinburgh Area. Full-time, on-site.

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 team’s 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 Pret’s 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

About [Employer hidden]

Founded in 2002, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] began life as an organic soup and sandwich shop. The company soon outgrew this adventure and within five years changed their direction to become a franchise partner with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. In the coming years [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] established itself in Scotland and once again looked to branch out into our latest venture as a franchise partner with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Purchasing three established stores from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and opening new stores in Dundee and Edinburgh in 2024 with strong goals for growth and an aggressive expansion plans.

Details

  • Department: Pret Team Leader
  • Role: Floor Leader
  • Locations: Edinburgh Area
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