SHIFT LEADER - CORK
We’re looking for a people-first, hands-on Shift Leader to join the team at Sprout. Someone who leads by example, keeps standards high, and helps make every shift run smoothly.
At Sprout, our Shift Leaders play a big role in how our restaurants feel — for both our team and our customers.
You’ll lead shifts from the front, keep things moving when it gets busy and help create an environment where people enjoy coming to work and customers want to come back.
This is a great next step for someone who loves people, takes responsibility and wants to start developing as a leader.
Reporting to: Restaurant Leader
Contract: Full-time
Pay: €15 per hour
What you get
Free delicious food on every shift
50% off for you and three friends when you're off
Real opportunities to grow, we love promoting from within
Learning and leadership development through Sprout University
Free online wellbeing and mental health support
Regular team socials and celebrations
A fun, supportive team that genuinely cares
What you’ll do
Lead the shift
Help set the team up for success, make sure everyone knows their role and keep the shift moving. When it gets busy, you’ll be right there with the team leading from the front.
Create a great customer experience
Make sure customers feel genuinely welcome and looked after. Keep an eye on what’s happening in the restaurant and step in when someone needs a little extra help.
Support your team
Be someone the team can turn to during the shift. Communicate clearly, give real-time feedback and help people build confidence in what they do.
Keep the energy right
Help create a restaurant that feels good to work in — good communication, teamwork, recognition and a bit of fun along the way.
Protect our standards
Keep an eye on food quality, portioning, presentation and the overall look and feel of the restaurant. Notice the small things and take action when something isn’t right.
Keep the restaurant ready
Stay on top of cleanliness, checklists, stock and the little jobs that keep the restaurant running smoothly throughout the day.
Champion safety
Help make sure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are understood and followed by everyone on shift.
Listen and take action
Pay attention to what customers and the team are telling you. Help solve problems in the moment and share feedback with your Restaurant Leader so we can keep getting better.
You’ll probably love being a Shift Leader at Sprout if...
You naturally step in when something needs to get done
You enjoy being around people and helping others
You like a busy environment and can keep your head when there’s a lot happening
You’re comfortable giving someone a bit of feedback when they need it
You notice the small things and care about getting them right
You’re reliable and someone your teammates can count on
You’re curious, open to feedback and want to become a better leader
You bring good energy and aren’t afraid to get stuck in
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can stand back, avoid difficult conversations or leave problems for someone else to sort, this probably isn’t the one.
A little about experience
We’d ideally like you to have around 1 year’s experience in hospitality or another fast-paced environment.
You don’t need to have been a leader before. What matters most is that you’re ready to take more responsibility, can communicate confidently with the team and customers, and genuinely want to develop your leadership skills.
If you’re ready to step up, lead from the front and help make every shift a great one, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Front of House
- Role
- Shift Leader
- Locations
- Cork