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Food Commercial Manager

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IKEA

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Canada , Winnipeg

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Employment contract

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Salary:

58960.00 - 81070.00 CAD / Year

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Hej! You are in control of your cookies On our website www.jobs.ikea.com we use cookies and similar techniques. Cookie choices only apply to the specified website. We use functional cookies for essential website functionality including your language and country settings. These are always active. You can choose to accept preference, analytical and marketing cookies. Preference cookies remember your website interaction. Analytical cookies help us improve our website by collecting data on performance, visitor numbers, geolocation. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the purpose to display advertisements tailored to your interests. For all these purposes we use unique identifiers such as your IP address and session ID. We share your data with 5 partners. By clicking accept, you consent to all cookies and related data processing. Learn more in our privacy and cookie statement. Want to change your settings or withdraw consent, go to cookie settings AcceptRejectCookie Settings Skip to main content Globe Icon English Chevron Down Saved jobs (0) Search jobs Meeting & Understanding Customers Food Commercial Manager (opens in new window) Apply Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Food & Restaurant Full time Explore location Job Description Job ID: 338798 Date posted: 17/04/2026 What you'll need to have • University degree and 3 years of related experience, or minimum 7 years of related experience • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience • Proven experience in a high-volume food or hospitality environment A day in your life with us • Lead the team through planning, coaching and coordinating food selling activities to deliver to the common objectives and goals. • Implement common commercial framework, standards, plans, WoW (Ways of Working), tools and KPI’s adapting to local requirements and legislation. • Contribute insights and ideas to the market business plan as an integrated commercial partner and manage forecasting and budgeting in line with financial plan. • Secure global and national compliance standards and optimised levels of commerciality are achieved by cooperating effectively with key stakeholders. • Ensure the customer has an inspiring food experience and secure that common store planning solutions and vitality packages are implemented within all food commercial areas. About this work area Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that’s good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the “Swedish Food market”. We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Why you will love us Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including: • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!) • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family) • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan • Flexible spending account • Life insurance • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available) • Parental leave • Bereavement leave • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing) In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Food Commercial Manager I The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 58,960 CAD to 81,070 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience. (opens in new window) Apply Share job X Facebook LinkedIn Weibo Email Similar Jobs Food Team Leader Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Food & Restaurant Regular Food Operations Manager Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Food & Restaurant Regular © Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2018 - 2026 Cookie Settings Privacy and Cookie Statement Terms of use Accessibility Sitemap Meta title of the page: "Food Commercial Manager at IKEA".

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the team through planning, coaching and coordinating food selling activities to deliver to the common objectives and goals
  • Implement common commercial framework, standards, plans, WoW (Ways of Working), tools and KPI’s adapting to local requirements and legislation
  • Contribute insights and ideas to the market business plan as an integrated commercial partner and manage forecasting and budgeting in line with financial plan
  • Secure global and national compliance standards and optimised levels of commerciality are achieved by cooperating effectively with key stakeholders
  • Ensure the customer has an inspiring food experience and secure that common store planning solutions and vitality packages are implemented within all food commercial areas

Requirements:

  • University degree and 3 years of related experience, or minimum 7 years of related experience
  • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience
  • Proven experience in a high-volume food or hospitality environment
What we offer:
  • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
  • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
  • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

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Job Posted:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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