Food Leader, IKEA - Job Offer

IKEA

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Job Description:

As a Food Leader at IKEA, you will lead the design and implementation of food retail spaces in new customer meeting points (CMPs) and major rebuilds. This role focuses on creating a unique and memorable Scandinavian food experience that attracts visitors and supports IKEA’s home furnishing offers. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams to ensure that food spaces meet IKEA’s standards of quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction while also reflecting the brand's values and traditions.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the planning, design, and implementation of food retail spaces at new CMPs and major rebuilds, focusing on enhancing the customer experience and expanding the customer base
Infuse Swedish food traditions into unique food experiences that align with IKEA’s home furnishing knowledge
Oversee a large portfolio of projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery of high-quality solutions by collaborating with market teams, Ingka Group, and Inter IKEA Systems
Stay updated on emerging technologies and business opportunities to enhance food solutions, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
Safeguard adherence to hygiene and food safety standards in all designs and implementations
Work with country organizations, Ingka Group, Retail Concepts, and IKEA Food teams to implement seamless and consistent retail solutions

Requirements:

Prior experience in CMP design, food retailing, or related fields
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality, budget, and timelines
Experience collaborating with diverse teams to implement design and food solutions
In-depth understanding of the CMP design and retail establishment processes
Knowledge of IKEA Food retailing concepts and global consumer eating habits
Familiarity with food nutrition, food hygiene standards, and business operational best practices
Understanding of IKEA’s multichannel shopping experience, brand objectives, and values

Nice to have:

Strong analytical ability combined with tactical and operational capabilities
Creative mindset with the ability to encourage innovation and adapt to changing conditions
Excellent ability to present ideas and communicate clearly
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible, dynamic, and fast-paced environment

What we offer:

Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
Equal employment opportunity
Encouragement of individualism and diversity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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