Food Kitchen Production Manager, IKEA Haparanda

IKEA Haparanda is now 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 amp; 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.

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.

* Your task is also to be responsible for orders in both the restaurant, bistro, and Swedish food market.

* 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.

* 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 amp; healthy work environment for your co-workers.

* Act as a role model leading by example and promoting the IKEA Culture amp; Values

About this work area

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.

Apply now!

Does this sound interesting?

We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – only latest by 15th of May, 2024. We do not accept any applications via email. 

PI-questionaire and evaluation will be conducted on final candidate/candidates.

This is a permanent onsite position located in Haparanda, Sweden. Mobility support is not avaliable for this position.

For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Sara Simu at

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruitmen and selection specialist Úlrika Pétursdóttir at