IKEA Food Operations Manager

"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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

London (Hammersmith)

Employment type

Full Time Permanent co-worker

Department

Food & Restaurant

Deadline

2026-07-20

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Hammersmith is looking to welcome An IKEA Food Operations Manager to join our delightful and hardworking team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Start date of employment will be 14th August 2026

Competitive starting salary of £35,500 per annum based on skills and experience.

39 Hours, working 5 days per week and includes 2 weekends per month

We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.

iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.

Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

At least 3 years experience leading a team in a fast paced food operation.

Extensive food safety knowledge and experience, keen eye for detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Motivated by the food business, exploring new opportunities, and meeting customer expectations to support business growth.

Ability to share and live IKEA values, with a commitment to people and the trends that influence them.

Motivated to coach, inspire, and develop co-workers, both within the specialist team and in the markets, while encouraging an agile mindset and readiness for change.

Demonstrate effective IKEA leadership skills, including effective communication, collaboration, and building trustful relationships.

Well-developed strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex environments, apply industry trends, and empower self and others to deliver effective results.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Support growth, improved profit, and brand position by providing optimised, standardised, and digitalised solutions, tools, and ways of working for food operations.

Support markets to ensure food operational excellence, leading to safe, consistent high food quality and a positive customer experience within all customer and co-worker meeting points.

Promote an open and sharing climate, being a role model of IKEA values where co-workers are informed, engaged, and empowered.

Ensure a commercial food experience that is safe, people and planet positive, healthy and delicious, affordable and convenient, human and joyful, with a Swedish touch.

Lead the Food team, improve food operational competence, and address key gaps in food quality and operational effectiveness and efficiency.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face to face interview.

We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all selected candidates. This role requires:

Medical questionnaire

For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

Having fun!