Food Team Leader

Who you are At IKEA, it so much more than a job. We are looking to welcome you to join our IKEA Food team as Food Team Leader. Start date: to be discussed with Hiring Manager WHAT WE OFFER39 hours working 5 days out of 7 and alternate weekends.Competitive salary starting at £23,000 Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18. WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. • 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal • X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans• Flexi Holiday Plan • Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift! WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVEWe are looking for someone to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and know how to execute plans in a good way, you truly make things happen! You are sales driven and service minded with experience of serving customers. Our values will be aligned, and you should demonstrate how you lead by example. You have experience from and enjoy working in a vibrant retail environment. You are flexible and know how to execute action plans in a good way, you truly make things happen. Your passion for food makes you take pride in the service and product you serve. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAYAs a Food Team Leader, you will work with your team to create a safe, healthy, sustainable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker. • You will be responsible for ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, attractive, and inviting. You also ensure our products are always in perfect condition and correctly priced.• Being passionate about the food we serve and sell, and actively learn about it and share your knowledge with customers and colleagues.• You contribute and support the implementation of the store Business Plan and IKEA Food action plan.• Promoting a safety-first culture, as well as coach others in ensuring routines and requirements are known and followed in all daily work. • Coaching your team to secure their role• Within the food function we have two separate departments. Commercial looks after the Restaurant, Swedish Food Market and Co-worker restaurant, this role is focused on generating sales and driving excellent customer service. Operations looks after the Kitchen, Bistro and Dish area, a role that is focused on food production, ordering, wastage and food safety. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents. We are an equal opportunities employer. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATIONIf you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible. First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.Second step, if successfully shortlisted you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers. Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many. IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised. For any advice or support, email me at lorna.robertson@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!