Kitchen Team Leader IKEA Museum

Älmhult is the heart of IKEA. This is where our culture and values were shaped and still develop. This is where the global range and product development for IKEA takes place today and where we want to continue to develop together with the municipality and the community at large. Älmhult is a melting pot of many different nationalities and cultures. Because to make things better for the many, we want to involve people from all parts of the world. Nonetheless, we never forget our Swedish heritage that forms the backbone of who we are today.

IKEA Älmhult AB is a holding company and forms a company group with IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, IKEA Property AB. We are an independent entity within the Inter IKEA Group.

IKEA Museum has the task to share the story of IKEA and how we make things better through our unique formula; Democratic Design. We build and strengthen the IKEA brand by offering a high-quality experience, by interacting with people in the context of life at home, home furnishing and design as well as inviting people behind the scenes of IKEA, giving a more intimate experience of the brand.

We are looking for our future Kitchen Team Leader to join our team. We want to continue to develop our appreciated restaurant KÖKET at IKEA Museum and therefore are we looking for an innovative and driven person. In the role you will be responsible for the business and the people in the kitchen at IKEA Museum. You will be leading a team of 8-12 co-workers. The Kitchen Team Leader reports to the Restaurant Manager at IKEA Museum.

The purpose of the role: 
Contribute to a positive experience for our guests by leading and coaching the kitchen team
Together with the Café Team Leader, be responsible for developing and securing an attractive and sustainable range in line with our food range direction at IKEA Museum 
Ensure that the food that we serve meets our high standards of quality
Be responsible for our food safety (HACCP) and secure that we work according to laws and regulations
Secure the daily operations and our way of working
Lead, offer, plan and perform of major events and activities
Be responsible for the budget of the function
Build a strong partnership with both internal and external stakeholders
Secure a great work environment

Please note this position is based in Älmhult, Sweden (Relocation Support is available for this position).  

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Graham. A. Main, Customs and Compliance Regional Manager for Europe and Africa via grahamalexander.main@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Helena Sjölander via  helena.sjolander@inter.ikea.com.

Please apply in English before the 6th of December 2021. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. Please send us your application today.

IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of IKEA Purchasing & Logistics is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Purchasing & Logistics Area North (PLAN) is one of 8 Purchasing & Logistics Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, Moscow and Kaunas. PLAN consists of several functions, such as Purchasing Development, Transport & Logistics Services, Customs Operations Support Centre, Quality Support Centre, and Warehousing Logistics.

 
We offer you the opportunity to work in a growing company with a solid business idea. You will get the opportunity to further develop your professional skills in your daily work, and to work in an environment where people and the community are central values.

The position is permanent on full time and is located in Älmhult, Sweden. The working hours are flexible and there will be some job in evenings and weekends.

If you have any questions regarding the role you are welcome to contact Restaurant Manager Björn Johansson, phone +46 (0)70-9197360 or at bjorn.johansson@inter.ikea.com Questions regarding the recruitment, please contact People & Culture Leader Carl Stigmar carl.stigmar@inter.ikea.com

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis so don´t hesitate to apply today, and no later than 30 November 2021.