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IKEA Food Leader, IKEA Kuching

Ikano-Retail


Job Location:

Kuching - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the job

As an IKEA Food  Leader you will inspire and develop your team to deliver a welcoming dining experience while ensuring operational excellence food quality and food safety. You will lead the daily operation of the IKEA Restaurant Swedish Bistro and Swedish Food Market balancing customer satisfaction commercial performance and operational efficiency. Working closely with the Operations Manager and other store functions you will contribute to business growth while building an engaged customer-focused and high-performing team.

Your assignment

  • Lead coach and develop IKEA Food co-workers to build a competent engaged and high-performing team.
  • Deliver an outstanding customer experience by ensuring excellent service and a welcoming food environment.
  • Ensure an attractive food offer through great food presentation merchandising and communication.
  • Monitor customer feedback and sales performance taking actions to continuously improve operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure the availability and communication of key food offers while optimising sales opportunities.
  • Maintain clean organised and inviting food areas that create a positive dining experience.
  • Plan daily staffing and operational routines to ensure smooth operations and prevent bottlenecks.
  • Oversee dishwashing operations and manage service provider performance where applicable.
  • Ensure full compliance with IKEA Quality Food Safety HACCP health safety and legal requirements.
  • Support the wider IKEA Retail operation when business needs require while maintaining primary ownership of IKEA Food operations.

Were looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about food people and creating a great customer experience.
  • Enjoys leading coaching and developing people to perform at their best.
  • Has a strong customer and commercial mindset with the ability to balance operational excellence and business performance.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced retail or food service environment.
  • Is motivated to continuously improve ways of working and deliver business results.
  • Works collaboratively across functions and builds strong working relationships.
  • Makes sound decisions and remains calm under pressure.
  • Demonstrates strong planning organisation and problem-solving skills.
  • Leads by example and embraces IKEA values in everything they do.

 


Qualifications :

Knowledge or experience in the following will be an advantage:

  • Food service or hospitality operations.
  • Food Safety HACCP and hygiene standards.
  • Retail or restaurant operations.
  • Customer service excellence.
  • Sales performance and KPI management.
  • Team leadership coaching and people development.
  • Commercial food presentation and merchandising.
  • Resource planning and daily operational execution.
  • Basic English communication skills

Additional Information :

Why Join Us

Join an internationally recognised values-led retail organisation as we expand into Sarawak. This is a unique opportunity to help build a new team shape the employee experience and contribute to the success of a growing retail business from the very beginning.

Youll enjoy working in a collaborative inclusive and people-focused environment where learning development and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

If youre looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your HR career wed love to hear from you.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Ikano Retail owns and operates IKEA stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Mexico. We have an ambitious expansion plan and encourage our people to move between roles and even countries. We are not afraid to take on responsibility. We strive to make a positive impact ... View more

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