Kitchen Leader: Drive Quality, Lead & Develop Team

Sprout & Co; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Career pathway

Learning & development

Free food on every shift

Online GP access

Wellbeing and mental health support

Recognition program

Team socials

Job summary

Sprout & Co is seeking a Kitchen Leader in Dublin to oversee the kitchen team, uphold quality and safety, and own day-to-day prep and stock management. You’ll collaborate closely with the Restaurant Leader, support staff development, and ensure consistent, high-quality food across shifts.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to training and mentoring teammates, with a focus on delivering excellent customer experiences through food excellence.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years' experience in a kitchen role.
• Experience supervising or leading others in a busy environment.
• Solid HACCP, allergens and food safety knowledge.
• Strong kitchen knife skills and organisation of prep, stock and team communication.
• Cares deeply about good food, people and doing things properly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and set the day up for success.
• Protect food quality by monitoring taste, freshness and presentation.
• Own food safety, hygiene, allergens and health & safety standards.
• Plan prep and stock, manage prep sheets and FIFO rotation.
• Manage waste, portion control and COGS while keeping quality.
• Develop and coach team members with regular feedback.
• Maintain consistent standards by following recipes and SOPs.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Leader to align kitchen and front-of-house.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Stock management

Communication

Job description

Sprout & Co is seeking a Kitchen Leader in Dublin to oversee the kitchen team, uphold quality and safety, and own day-to-day prep and stock management. You’ll collaborate closely with the Restaurant Leader, support staff development, and ensure consistent, high-quality food across shifts.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to training and mentoring teammates, with a focus on delivering excellent customer experiences through food excellence.