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Food and Merchandising Leader

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Location:
United States , Stoughton

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

27.51 - 38.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Managing, directing and coordinating the day-to-day merchandising operations of the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro, and Swedish Food Market.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing, directing and coordinating the day-to-day merchandising operations of the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro, and Swedish Food Market
  • Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency
  • Managing and training the IKEA Food Sales and Cashier/Dining co-workers to meet guests with a positive sales and service experience
  • Providing an attractive and inviting atmosphere in all commercial food areas including the co-worker restaurant
  • Contributing to and supporting the marketing and integration of Swedish celebrations and IKEA Food focus areas into the retail store’s commercial calendar
  • Implementing actions based on customer input and feedback
  • Planning and implementing product changes, ensuring that all coworkers experience new products so they can communicate benefits, ingredients and allergens to customers
  • Ensuring 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

Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience leading a high-volume retail business with knowledge of sales steering and merchandising in a customer facing environment
  • Preferred, Food Handlers Certification/Card
  • Knowledge of HACCP plans for food quality and safety systems
  • Knowledge of Local and Federal food legislation
What we offer:
  • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
  • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • KinderCare tuition discount
  • Retirement and bonus plans
  • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
  • Pet insurance program
  • Education assistance and learning programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • 24/7 telehealth visits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
  • A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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