IKEA Food & Beverage Team Leader – Kitchen

IKEA’s mission is to create a better everyday life for the many people, and our vision comes to life through well-designed, functional home furnishing products offered at affordable prices. IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited operates across Kuwait, Jordan, and Morocco. As an IKEA Food & Beverage Team Leader, you will play an essential role in driving the success of the kitchen operations at our Avenues Store, ensuring exceptional customer service, food quality, and team leadership.

This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company that is committed to inclusion, diversity, leadership, and development. We value creativity and passion and believe in the power of people.

Responsibilities

As an IKEA Food & Beverage Team Leader – Kitchen, your key responsibilities include:

• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and served in accordance with IKEA’s high standards for quality and hygiene.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Provide training, guidance, and support to ensure efficiency and team success.
• Food Quality Control: Ensure that all food products meet health and safety regulations and that the highest standards of food presentation and preparation are maintained.
• Customer Satisfaction: Monitor food service delivery to provide a seamless customer experience. Address customer feedback proactively to enhance satisfaction.
• Cost Management: Manage kitchen resources effectively, focusing on cost-conscious practices and ensuring minimal food waste while maintaining high service levels.
• Sustainability: Embrace IKEA’s commitment to sustainability by finding ways to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency within the kitchen operations.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with IKEA’s supply chain and security policies. Immediately report any security breaches to management.
• Collaboration: Work with colleagues across various departments to ensure smooth operations and address any issues related to kitchen services.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in the Food & Beverage Team Leader role at IKEA, the following qualifications and skills are essential:

• Communication Skills: Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English. Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying solutions and thinking creatively to resolve kitchen-related challenges.
• Cost-Consciousness: Strong awareness of cost management and a focus on minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt and remain flexible in the face of new challenges and demands.
• Leadership Skills: A team-oriented individual who can lead, inspire, and support team members to reach their potential.
• Solution-Oriented: A proactive approach to solving problems and identifying new ways of working that benefit the team and store operations.

Benefits

Joining IKEA means becoming part of a company that values its people and offers opportunities for growth and development. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth within IKEA.
• A supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and meaningful work within the community.

Application Instructions

To apply for the Food & Beverage Team Leader – Kitchen (Avenues Store) role, please submit your resume and cover letter via the IKEA careers portal or send an email to careers@ikea.com. Local employment regulations apply.

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