Kitchen Supervisor Job at IKEA (Tempe)

Job Description

As a Kitchen Supervisor your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Contribute to a safe, healthy, and enjoyable food experience by supporting compliance with global and national food safety and operational standards. Ensure a consistent and excellent customer experience by supporting the team to see through the customer's eyes. Coordinate daily operations across kitchen and service areas to ensure efficiency and smooth service delivery. Allocate tasks, coordinate breaks, and support co-workers to maintain high performance and service standards. Apply food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles in all daily activities, ensuring operational standards are consistently met. Monitor performance through waste tracking, process improvements, and sustainability initiatives to drive efficiency. Continuously review and improve daily operations to support operational and commercial excellence.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to a safe, healthy, and enjoyable food experience by supporting compliance with global and national food safety and operational standards
Ensure a consistent and excellent customer experience by supporting the team to see through the customer's eyes
Coordinate daily operations across kitchen and service areas to ensure efficiency and smooth service delivery
Allocate tasks, coordinate breaks, and support co-workers to maintain high performance and service standards
Apply food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles in all daily activities, ensuring operational standards are consistently met
Monitor performance through waste tracking, process improvements, and sustainability initiatives to drive efficiency
Continuously review and improve daily operations to support operational and commercial excellence

Requirements

Proven ability to coordinate daily operations and guide team members in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP), hygiene practices, and local regulations
Holds (or willing to obtain) Food Safety Supervisor certification or equivalent
Strong planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail in stock management and waste reduction
Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering a consistent and positive experience
Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure, especially during peak trading periods
Motivated, reliable, and aligned to IKEA values, with a passion for food, people, and teamwork

What we offer

$30.75 base hourly pay rate + penalty rates (including on weekends, public holidays, and late nights)
5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
Rosters published 4 weeks in advance
15% Co-worker discount
Subsidised meals and complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
Free uniforms provided
Free Co-worker parking
Bonus programme (where eligible)
Benefits Membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

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