Summary
IKEA Kuwait (Al Homaizi) is hiring a full-time Food Team Leader for the kitchen in Kuwait. The role supports IKEA Food action plans, leads the team in presenting and promoting the food range, and contributes to menu and range updates, tastings, and culinary activities. The successful candidate will help maintain an attractive, clean area and uphold food safety and hygiene standards. Requirements include a hotel management qualification or equivalent, formal culinary training, relevant leadership experience, and excellent English; HACCP certification is preferred.
The posting
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Company Description
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at affordable prices . We are part of IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited, operating in three countries - Kuwait, Jordan, and Morocco.
Our keywords are Home, People, Happiness, Development, Leadership, Inclusion & Diversity, All with Passion!
We are an equal opportunities employer. We hire and treat our co-workers in a manner that does not discriminate with regards to gender, race, colour, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,nationality, political opinion, union affiliation, social or ethnic origin.
Join us to bridge your dreams and unique ideas within an organization that believes in People !
Job Description
A day in your life with us:
- Have an overview of the store business plan and IKEA Food action plans, and contribute to area's action plan by supporting in implementing it with the team.
- Secure an irresistible food offer by ensuring an attractive presentation and communication of the range.
- Passionate about products and actively learn about their content, origins, culinary applications and other benefits whilst sharing this knowledge with customers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate culinary expertise by understanding food preparation methods, flavour profiles, and ingredient quality to guide product selection and menu offerings.
- Aware of top-selling products and 3 Aces and 1 King, and ensure they are available and clearly communicated and displayed at all times.
- Works with team to actively contribute and support relevant marketing and in-store activities, including culinary demonstrations and food pairing initiatives.
- Supports in implementing range changes in a simple and cost-conscious way, considering seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
- Initiates commercial activities that attract store visitors and increase the take-up rate through culinary-focused promotions and tastings, or take other actions to secure productivity.
- Ensure area is efficiently maintained as well as clean, organised, attractive and inviting to provide a positive customer experience, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Use local market awareness and culinary insights to give inputs regarding range, pricing, and seasonal menu development.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate or Degree or three years Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
- Formal culinary training, qualification, or certification.
- Previous experience in a similar leadership role within food service, hospitality, or retail food environments
- Demonstrated expertise in culinary techniques, food preparation methods, flavour profiles, and ingredient quality assessment
- Knowledge of food pairing principles, menu development, and seasonal ingredient selection
- HACCP Certification preferable
- Integrity and the ability to establish strong work relationships
- Good analytical skills and cost consciousness
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent command of English
- Competent in problem solving, conflict and crisis management
Additional Information
A few more details for you
This position is full-time and is located in Kuwait.
Please send your CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.