Food and Coffee Developer
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
23-04-2025
Job Specifications
Making days (and careers) brighter
We’re proud to be a global business. And our mission is simple, really: to make every day a little bit brighter for our wonderful customers, teams and communities. We believe in being kind, generous and honest. That’s why, at the end of each night, we donate as much of our unsold food as possible to those who need it most. And why we support those experiencing homelessness through The Pret Foundation.
There’s more to the story, of course. But now, let’s talk about you, and the job…
The makings of our Food & Coffee Developer
Reporting in the Head of Food and working collaboratively with the rest of the development team, this role is responsible for the identification and exploration of new and emerging food trends, translating them from scratch into concepts for further development, with a very hands on approach, into launchable products to be sold under the Pret brand. Based in the UK this role is focused on the UK, EU & Ireland business but also acts as a Food Innovation Centre of Excellence for the group sharing insight and ideas globally.
This role is responsible for the gated development process, that takes inspiration and ideas through concept development to delivery of a viable product/range that can then be scaled up, developed and launched into the business. These recipes must be first and foremost delicious, however it is critical they can be made easily in shops, taking into account all operational issues, launch time frames and commercial guidelines to TCOF. They will be responsible for identifying new ingredients, recipes or categories that fit within the Pret brand to support the constant stream of innovation required to retain our position as an innovation leader. A key part of this is the management of our suppliers and wider teams, to ensure timelines are managed and met effectively and in a punctual manner.
This role is also responsible for working with all Pret systems that enable shop facing material to be prepared to ensure seamless execution of products in our shops. They are responsible for setting up the accurate information on time in all the relevant systems, including, but not limited to recipe costings on the food system, finished product creation on internal systems, as well as creating how to cards for our shops to follow.
Finally, along with the other developers, this person is responsible for the promotion and celebration of Pret’s food culture and innovation strengths, finding ways to bring Pret food passion across the business by creating and delivering food led events, showcases and inductions with Pret teams, partners and shareholders.
In summary, this hands on role is integral in supporting taking approved, developer led concepts from the kitchen and working with the technical, launch, buying & innovation team to translate these concepts into delicious and commercially viable products in the UK, EU and Ireland.
The day to day
This role participates in the weekly Food & Coffee meetings to present concepts, ingredients and products, to support a robust and timely launch process as directed by the launch managers, ensuring that the food is to Pret standard and cost of products and ingredients are in line with product budgets. To do so, this person will work closely with the Buyers, Technical Team and Launch Managers. Not only will they be presenting their own products, they will be working collaboratively with the other developers, supporting them in the preparation of their products, ordering & collecting ingredients when needed.
They will work with suppliers as well as internal teams to ensure that Pret’s direction on food and drink is both in keeping with the brand, but also in line with changing customer needs, behaviours and opinions. This role is responsible for keeping track of any competitor activity across the UK and EU markets, organising food safaris, as well as reporting on global food trends. Additionally, this person supports all other functions, where needed within Pret including supporting the Marketing, Creative and Social teams with product inspiration.
Along with the rest of the development team, they collectively need ensure that the Development Kitchen is kept clean, tidy and efficient, managing all of their stock is stored correctly and rotated / disposed of when necessary and labelled clearly. Other teams will have their allocated space in their kitchen and need to follow to the same standards, ensuring the Kitchen is inviting for external suppliers, stakeholders and weekly food meetings etc.
The magic you’ll bring
A true innovator, pushing boundaries by identifying emerging trends and new ideas, evolving them to become viable Pret products, with an absolute passion for food & drink and in particular a great enthusiasm for fantastic freshly made food
Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding system input of complete and accurate information in a timely manner
Resilient and agile, with the ability to react at pace and take feedback constructively and positively. Someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience in successfully developing, familiar with a Gated Process, with excellent kitchen and food development skills who enjoys being very hands-on.
Experience in supplier management, with the ability to hold them to account, ensuring all projects run to the required critical path
A good understanding of shop operations, packaging and equipment to support creative development
Sound financial and commercial acumen and experience in using computer-based recipe management systems
Someone with enthusiasm, energy and passion and ability to create that within the team. A real Pret Food ambassador, able to represent the brand internally and externally
Pret Offers
Competitive salary and annual bonus
33 days holiday a year including Bank Holidays
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Pret pension scheme
Season ticket loan
Free lunch and drinks
50% discount in Pret shops worldwide
Great reward and recognition events
Legendary parties
At Pret, we embrace a hybrid working model, with our team spending three days a week in the office.
About the Company
Founded in 1986 in London, Pret A Manger set out with a simple mission – to create handmade food that you couldn’t find anywhere else. What started as a small shop has grown into an international business, with hundreds of shops across the world, serving millions of customers every year. As Pret continues to evolve as a dynamic, customer-focused business, we remain true to our roots – freshly preparing our food in shop kitchens throughout the day with high-quality ingredients, brewing organic coffee, and maintaining a deep... Know more
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