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Unit Food Manager

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Finland , Raisio

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3940.00 EUR / Month
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Job Description:

Lead a significant operation that includes a 400-seat customer restaurant, a Swedish food market, a bistro offering quick take-away food, and a co-worker restaurant. With a team of over 50 people and serving more customers annually than the store itself, this is a substantial leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage P&L ownership, budgets, forecasting, and profitability across all food concepts
  • Analyse financial data and KPIs to identify opportunities and create action plans
  • Develop commercial strategies that maximize sales and ensure competitive pricing
  • Lead operations across 4 distinct businesses, ensuring seamless execution
  • Ensure absolute compliance with food safety standards and IKEA food mandatories
  • Prepare for operational and commercial reviews
  • Lead through a small leadership team who collectively manage 50+ team members
  • Develop your direct reports to be strong, autonomous leaders
  • Manage hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning
  • Coach leaders to build capability
  • Create a culture where leadership is visible, approachable, and hands-on
  • Champion IKEA identity and Swedish heritage throughout all food touchpoints
  • Present and communicate the food range
  • Create memorable food experiences
  • Position IKEA Food as a traffic driver that attracts visitors
  • Create a welcoming experience where customers can pause, recharge, and thoughtfully consider their purchases
  • Build customer loyalty through excellent food experiences
  • Participate as an active store leadership team member
  • Build cross-functional partnerships to drive integrated success
  • Leverage IKEA Food to drive customer visits and increase time in store

Requirements:

  • Proven track record in financial management & commercial performance for large, multi-concept food operations with P&L responsibility
  • Proven track record in food safety & operational excellence in high-volume environments
  • Proven track record in product excellence & customer experience
  • Proven track record in brand, heritage & customer experience
  • Proven track record in people development & leadership for teams of 50+ employees
  • Proven track record in strategic partnership & collaboration as a senior leader
  • Passionate, hands-on leader who thrives on running your own business within a larger business
  • Understanding that IKEA Food is a central part of the business
  • Driven to deliver simple, delicious everyday food at affordable prices
  • Recognition that food safety is a precondition for all operations
  • Flexible leadership style
  • Passionate about food, people's everyday life at home, and creating a workplace where people can grow and thrive
What we offer:
  • Flexible Smartum saldo
  • Staff discounts on products
  • Healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch menus at very low prices in staff restaurants
  • One IKEA Bonus
  • Gifts on special days and at Christmas

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Expiration:
February 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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