Full-Time Café Shift Lead | Service & Quality

Launch NI; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pantry Café in Kilkenny is seeking a motivated Café Supervisor to lead the team on shift, ensure smooth daily operations, and uphold high standards of food quality and customer service.

Ideal candidates will have café or restaurant experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a good understanding of food safety and cash handling. The role includes weekend work and some bank holidays. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in café/food service environments, with some leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices; Level 2 Food Safety preferred.
• Reliable and punctual with strong communication and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the team on each shift and set duties at start of shift.
• Ensure customers are greeted warmly and served promptly with high standards.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant food safety practices and records.
• Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling and till reconciliation.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and FIFO to minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of café, counters and toilets.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Cash handling

Reliability

Flexibility

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Tools

Till systems

Card payment systems

Job description

The Pantry Café in Kilkenny is seeking a motivated Café Supervisor to lead the team on shift, ensure smooth daily operations, and uphold high standards of food quality and customer service.

Ideal candidates will have café or restaurant experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a good understanding of food safety and cash handling. The role includes weekend work and some bank holidays. Immediate start preferred.