Kitchen Leader: Lead Quality, Team & Prep Excellence

Sprout & Co; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

50% off Sprout for you + 3 friends

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

Team socials & events

Culture & performance impact

Bike to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sprout & Co is seeking a Kitchen Leader in Ireland to head the kitchen team, ensuring high standards, efficient prep, and smooth shifts. You will own food quality, uphold safety guidelines and mentor staff while collaborating with the Restaurant Leader to deliver consistently great food.

The role requires around two years in a kitchen supervisory capacity, with strong HACCP and allergen knowledge. It offers a full-time, on-site position with a salary of €34,000–€40,000 depending on experience

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a kitchen role.
• Experience supervising or leading others in a busy environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, allergens and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and set the day’s plan, ensuring prep and duties are clear.
• Protect food quality by monitoring taste, freshness, portions and presentation.
• Own food safety by championing hygiene, allergens and health & safety standards.
• Plan prep and stock with prep sheets and FIFO to keep ingredients fresh.
• Manage waste and cost by watching portion control and COGS.
• Develop your team through training, coaching and regular feedback.
• Keep standards and SOPs followed daily, not just during checks.
• Work closely with the restaurant team to ensure kitchen-front of house alignment during peak times.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team development

HACCP knowledge

Allergen awareness

Job description

Sprout & Co is seeking a Kitchen Leader in Ireland to head the kitchen team, ensuring high standards, efficient prep, and smooth shifts. You will own food quality, uphold safety guidelines and mentor staff while collaborating with the Restaurant Leader to deliver consistently great food.

The role requires around two years in a kitchen supervisory capacity, with strong HACCP and allergen knowledge. It offers a full-time, on-site position with a salary of €34,000–€40,000 depending on experience