Food Production Manager

Company Description

With a unique Småländsk history, Älmhult is the heart of IKEA, where we have our roots. It’s the home of functional, well-designed, and affordable Swedish home furnishing and a center for innovation. We call it Democratic design.

IKEA Älmhult AB, including IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell and IKEA Property, is on an exciting journey to make Älmhult an even better place for the next generation. We want Älmhult to grow, with both people and businesses and make this a unique and attractive place where the many people can experience IKEA yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We want to build the next generation of culture carriers and to strengthen the IKEA Brand. Are you ready to be part of this journey?

Job Description

We are looking for you who loves to secure a positive experience to our guests/customers by leading and coaching the production teams. Who is responsible for securing a great food experience by developing an attractive and sustainable range according to our guidelines and take responsibility and act according to our IKEA culture & values, the IKEA brand, strategies, food safety and people and planet positive. Ensuring the service level and taste of the range at the different food units, always delivering to our high-quality standard. Contribute to an attractive event and catering offer, both for internal and external customers. Cooperate with all parts of the food unit to constantly ensure that the unit contributes to Älmhult as a destination on behalf of IKEA Älmhult AB.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Secure needed relations and collaborations and be the speaking partner for food content with internal and external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.

· Responsible to secure compliance to relevant food safety rules, legislation.

· Evaluate, analyze, and follow up the business, KPI´s and plans and take proper decisions and actions when needed.

· Develop the food range at the different units, according to the food directions and in line with IKEAs long term goals.

· Responsible for the sales, profitability, concept and offer, agreements, procurements, inventory within the productions area.

· Constantly improve ways of working to increase efficiency.

· Secure participation in projects connected to development of IKEA Älmhult AB.

· Responsible for leading and developing the food production team, creating preconditions to perform and deliver as well as learn and develop and for a safe & healthy work environment for your co-workers.

· Act as a role model leading by example and promoting the IKEA Culture & Values

Qualifications

As a Food Production Manager, you demonstrate genuine interest of food, beverages and trends. Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and guests. Be service minded and guest oriented and driven by a constant urge to improve, develop and challenge and have a strong will to influence and make a difference.

· Extensive experience from leading a restaurant business.

· Desire to always provide an excellent guest experience.

· Self-reliant and self-motivated with ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

· Good analytical skills and ability to create structure, plan and prioritize detailed assignments and deliver with high quality.

· Ability to handle multiple topics and changing priorities/deadlines and to deliver strong business results through people.

· Extensive experience of economics and budget and to deliver strong business results through people.

· Proven ability to maintain effective work and leadership behavior throughout setbacks or peaks with management and leadership capabilities.

· Fluent in English, both spoken and written.