5+ years of experience in high-volume food service operations (Quick Service or casual dining)
Proven ability to drive business results through team leadership
Experience in customer-facing roles
Advanced knowledge of HACCP plans and food safety standards
Responsibilities
Maintain quality standards in restaurants and bistro
Ensure compliance with IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards
Support implementation of IKEA Food Concept with action plans
Oversee food production team for efficient operational routines
Establish and monitor equipment maintenance for food service areas
Ensure operations align with food safety requirements and legislation
Plan sales forecasts for effective supply and inventory management
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options
Paid time off and flexible scheduling
Retirement savings plan with company match
Employee discounts on IKEA products
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
Job ID: 354029
Date posted: 07/07/2026
JOB TYPE - Salary Exempt HOURS 40 hours per week. SHIFTS - 5 days per week, 3 full weekends a month. PAY - pay range for this role is between $78946-$94646 The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 7/19/2026 What you'll be doing day to day Responsible for maintaining quality standards in the customer and co-worker restaurants and bistro, implementing the global and national compliance standards, managing the food supply chain and range competence in the store. - Ensure IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency. - Supports the implementation of the IKEA Food Concept and develops action plans for IKEA Food to support commercial goals: including sales, productivity, performance analysis and problem resolution, food and operational cost control, merchandising and maintenance of the IKEA Food Sales Areas. - Oversees the IKEA Food Production team, ensuring efficient execution of routines including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management and invoicing. - Establishes and monitors routines for equipment maintenance in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas. - Ensures 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. - Ensures that all food incidents, or potential incidents, are reported. - Plans and maintains sales forecasts for the customer and co-worker restaurants and bistro to enable proper supply planning, ordering, efficient goods handling and inventory management. - Builds competence in IKEA Food Commercial team to secure ongoing development within IKEA Food and the IKEA Retail Store. - Contributes to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers. Qualifications • 5 years of experience in leading multi-unit high-volume food service operations in either Quick Service Restaurant or casual dining. - Ability to deliver strong business results through people. - Experience in a customer facing environment. - Advanced knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems. The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 78,946 USD to 94,646 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
