Job Description

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand - and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.



About the job
You will work together with your colleagues in the IKEA Food management team; lead and manage the kitchen production team to fulfil the purpose of our function by building business and people together. You strive to make people smile while providing irresistible food offers in a welcoming atmosphere that gives our guests a good reason to return again and again.

Your Assignment

• You take ownership for ensuring food safety in all parts of the store and train others as appropriate.
• You lead and manage co-workers so that we provide irresistible food offers of good taste and quality served in a safe and efficient way.
• You are responsible to develop strategy and operational competent.
• You ensure the daily operational routines and actions set out for the area are implemented.
• You will also ensure that the IKEA Quality and Food Safety Policies and routines are followed.
• You will create a "safety first" culture where co-workers are encouraged to raise and discuss concerns and solutions.
• You will ensure there is the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time to run the area successfully.
• You will support and coach the colleagues on the job so they can meet the needs of our customers and grow professionally.
• You will lead by example and am a good ambassador for the IKEA store in all contact with our customers.
• You will have a daily dialogue with our customers to get continuous feedback about their experiences and to learn more about their needs and wants and then take action based on their input.
• You will strengthen the low-price profile, quality perception of IKEA and building trust among customers, co-workers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• You have culinary experience working in kitchen environment within hotel or F&B industry with proven leadership abilities and commercial insight in ensuring effective cost and resource management.
• You have a deep passion for food.
• You have experience and exposure in stock forecasting and planning.
• You possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen.
• You are people and service-oriented, who able to support the retail peak periods of the store while still maintaining your excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.

Additional Information

Important Note:
You are invited to the Life at Home journey with IKEA. Click >> * to begin your journey. Kindly note that your job application will be processed when you complete the assignment.

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Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys - and responsible - at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking

All co-workers are given free parking.

Please apply by 15 October 2022.