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As a Kitchen Production Manager, you are responsible for securing a safe, high-quality, and joyful food experience for both customers and co-workers, while contributing to the commercial success of IKEA Retail Food.
Job Responsibility:
Securing a safe, high-quality, and joyful food experience for both customers and co-workers
Contributing to the commercial success of IKEA Retail Food
Ensure implementation of global and national compliance, food safety, and legal standards
Secure high food quality, operational excellence, vitality, and reduced food waste
Lead and manage the food supply chain, including ordering, production planning, and inventory levels
Deliver and continuously improve the customer and co-worker restaurant experience
Ensure retail foundations are in place
Keep the kitchen “in shape as new” by ensuring equipment is well maintained
Work closely with the Commercial Restaurant Manager
Contribute to the unit business plan and IKEA Retail Food business plan
Lead, coach, and develop a lean, diverse, and high-performing kitchen production team
Implement people, sustainability, and people & planet positive strategies
Act as a commercial business partner within the store
Requirements:
Passionate food leader
Inspired by IKEA vision, values, and culture
Leads with a strong commercial mindset
Experience leading a high-volume food or catering operation
Confident managing complexity, changing priorities, and daily operations
Structured yet flexible approach
Enjoys working through people, coaching and developing teams
Motivated by continuous improvement, food safety excellence, and exceeding customer expectations
Comfortable working within global and national frameworks
Confident communicating in English, both verbally and in writing
What we offer:
Work environment free of discrimination and harassment