University degree or 8 years of related experience
4 years of related experience in food operations
3 years of managerial experience
Strong background in food production or commercial kitchen environments
Proven leadership and team coordination skills
Responsibilities
Lead and coach the team to achieve operational goals
Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
Deliver an appealing customer experience through quality food offerings
Optimize operational excellence and enhance customer satisfaction
Implement processes for effective stock management and waste minimization
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a globally recognized brand
Engagement with a diverse team
Contributions to meaningful food-related initiatives
Ability to influence customer experiences
Cultivating a positive workplace culture centered around food and community
Full Job Description
Job ID: 338796
Date posted: 08/07/2026
What you'll need to have • University degree and 4 years of related experience, or minimum 8 years of related experience • Minimum 3 years of managerial experience • Solid experience in a food production or commercial kitchen environment A day in your life with us • Lead the team through planning, coaching and coordinating food operational activities to deliver to the common objectives and goals and identify and optimise food operational needs and requirements. • Ensure the operations of all food areas are in accordance with quality and food safety requirements and other relevant local legislation, are well maintained and that daily work routines are in place and followed in all daily work. • Secure an irresistible food offer and customer experience by ensuring quality is always secured as well as an appealing range presentation. • Secure excellence in operations and high-quality standards of customer experience in all food areas and optimised levels of commerciality are achieved. • Ensure the implementation of correct operational processes to secure product availability, stock management, quality and minimise waste. About this work area Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that's good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the "Swedish Food market". We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is!
In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Food Operations Manager II The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 70,800 CAD to 97,350 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
