Our kitchen is the engine of everything we do at Sprout, and as a Kitchen Leader, you’ll play a big part in bringing our fresh food to life every day.

You’ll lead the kitchen team, keep standards high, make sure prep is on track, and help every shift run smoothly. You’ll work closely with your Restaurant Leader, support and develop the people around you, and take real ownership of the quality and consistency of the food leaving the kitchen.

If you love food, care about the details and enjoy helping a team perform at their best, this could be a great fit.

Reporting to: Restaurant Leader
Contract: Full-time
Salary: €34,000-40,000, depending on experience and role

What you get

• Free lunch every day you work, and 50% off Sprout for you + 3 friends at other times (we want you to be healthy)

• Real opportunities to grow, we love promoting from within

• Leadership development through Sprout University

• Regular team socials, celebrations and leadership events

• The chance to help shape the culture and performance of your own restaurant

• A supportive leadership team that genuinely cares about doing things well

• Additional supports such as Bike to Work scheme, free virtual GP appointments and Employee Assistance Programme

What you’ll do

Lead the kitchen team

Set the team up for the day, organise prep and make sure everyone knows what they’re doing. When it gets busy, you’ll be right there with the team keeping things moving.

Protect food quality

Keep a close eye on taste, freshness, portioning and presentation. If something isn’t right, you’ll spot it and fix it before it leaves the kitchen.

Own food safety

Champion food safety, hygiene, allergens and health & safety standards. Make sure the kitchen is clean, organised and operating safely throughout the day.

Plan prep and stock

Manage prep sheets, stock levels and FIFO rotation so the kitchen has what it needs and ingredients stay fresh.

Manage waste and cost

Keep an eye on waste, portion control and COGS, helping the kitchen work efficiently without compromising on quality.

Develop your team

Train new starters, coach people on the job and give regular, useful feedback. Help the people around you build confidence and improve their skills.

Keep standards consistent

Know our recipes, SOPs and kitchen procedures and make sure they’re followed every day, not just when someone is checking.

Work closely with the restaurant team

Stay connected with your Restaurant Leader and the wider restaurant team so the kitchen and front of house are working together, especially during peak periods.

You’ll probably love being a Kitchen Leader at Sprout if...

• You genuinely care about food and notice when the small details aren’t right

• You like being hands-on and leading from the front

• You enjoy teaching people and helping them get better

• You can stay organised when there’s a lot happening at once

• You’re comfortable giving feedback and holding standards

• You take food safety and cleanliness seriously

• You’re curious and always looking for ways to improve

• You like being part of a team rather than working in your own bubble

If you’re looking for a kitchen role where you can stay in the background, avoid giving feedback or leave standards for somebody else to worry about, this probably isn’t the one.

A little about experience

We’d ideally like you to have around 2 years’ experience in a kitchen role, with experience supervising or leading others in a busy environment.

You’ll also need a good understanding of HACCP, allergens and food safety, solid kitchen and knife skills, and the confidence to organise prep, manage stock and communicate clearly with the team.

More than anything, we’re looking for someone who cares deeply about good food, good people and doing things properly.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.