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Team Leader, Food and Merchandising

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IKEA

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United States , Las Vegas

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Salary:

23.61 - 34.01 USD / Hour

Job Description:

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.

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 03, 2026

Expiration:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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