Food and Merchandising Leader

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You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.

Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

• Managing, directing and coordinating the day-to-day merchandising operations of the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro, and Swedish Food Market.
• Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency.
• Managing and training the IKEA Food Sales and Cashier/Dining co-workers to meet guests with a positive sales and service experience.
• Providing an attractive and inviting atmosphere in all commercial food areas including the co-worker restaurant.
• Contributing to and supporting the marketing and integration of Swedish celebrations and IKEA Food focus areas into the retail store’s commercial calendar.
• Implementing actions based on customer input and feedback.
• Planning and implementing product changes, ensuring that all coworkers experience new products so they can communicate benefits, ingredients and allergens to customers.
• Ensuring that the operations of all IKEA Food areas in the IKEA Store operate in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and other local legislation.

• 3 years of experience leading a high-volume retail business with knowledge of sales steering and merchandising in a customer facing environment.
• Preferred Food Handlers Certification/Card.
• Knowledge of HACCP plans for food quality and safety systems.
• Knowledge of Local and Federal food legislation.

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time.
• Wisely Pay – get earned wages up to two days early.
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks).
• Kinder Care tuition discount.
• Retirement and bonus plans.
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus.
• Pet insurance program.
• Education assistance and learning programs.
• Safety shoe reimbursement.
• 24/7 telehealth visits.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Medical and Rxplans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk).
• A fun and inclusive work environment.

Job type:
Permanent;
Full time.

Benefits eligible:
Yes.

Hours:

38-40 hours/week;
Retail environment. Must have open availability Monday through Sunday.

Salary: $27.51 – $38.00 per hour.