IKEA Food Manager

Job Description

• Job ID: 349489

• Date posted: 12/06/2026

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:
• This role is Permanent, Full time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• The location is Marsden Park.
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts. You also have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday).
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.
• If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a National Police Check.

About this work area

As IKEA Food Manager your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Secure profit and loss and manage costs throughout the IKEA Food business within the store.
• Develop, maximise and deliver sales through enhancing our range to drive volume according to commercial priorities and implementing range changes.
• Secure a lean, diverse and high performing team through building competence, leadership and succession.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to make sound business and people decisions to optimise opportunities and growth within the IKEA Food department.
• Secure food safety within the IKEA Food business and ensure local, national and global guidelines are adhered to.
• Contribute to the IKEA store business plan and ensure the IKEA Food agenda is delivered.
• Contribute to the overall business success of the store as a member of the Store Senior Management team.

As IKEA Food Manager you are:
• Passionate about providing an excellent customer experience for our customers, visitors and Co-workers in all areas of the IKEA Food departments.
• Demonstrate strong leadership experience to lead and develop your team to secure operational excellence and business results.
• Experienced in successfully leading profit & loss in a high-volume retail or multi-unit food service industry.
• Driven to identify business opportunities and implement continuous improvement to contribute to business goals and results.
• Experienced with building and developing competence within your team.

We need people like you!

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

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