Food Merchandising Team Leader

• 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

• 3 years of experience leading a high-volume retail business with knowledge of sales steering and merchandising in a customer facing environment
• Food Handlers Certification/Card preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP plans for food quality and safety systems
• Knowledge of Local and Federal food legislation

Food Handlers Certification/Card

• 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