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At IKEA, it is so much more than a job. We are looking to welcome Restaurant Co-workers to join our delightful Restaurant teams at Nottingham. In the IKEA world, we call this position a Food & Beverage Co-worker. Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 17. Expected Starting Date: 22nd of April 2023 WHAT WE OFFER• £10.90 hourly rate• Living Wage Foundation Employer• 8 hours weekly, weekend only, approx. 4 hours daily• 10 hours weekly, weekend only, approx. 6 hours daily• Shifts are working between 9am - 9pm.• Permanent contract, advanced scheduling. • Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. • 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal • X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans• Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day • Family Friendly policies & benefits• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift! WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVEAre you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you know your meat ball from your plant ball? If so, then we are looking for you. We are looking for someone like you to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food. You will contribute to a passionate and friendly team to deliver a better everyday life for the many, while embracing change with a solution-orientated mindset. This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, with regular heavy lifting, whilst delivering the best customer experience! Prior experience in food establishments is not essential if you have a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAYWe are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide and offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the “Swedish Food Market”. As a Restaurant Co-worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the restaurant to help create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker. The restaurant is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety and efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATIONIf you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible. First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.Second step, if successful you will be invited to an assessment center with our hiring managers. Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many. IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised. For any advice or support, email me @ james.fraser1@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Recruitment Insights
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Restaurant Assistant roles across IKEA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
1. Domain Competency
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
2. Behavioral & Leadership
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
3. Compensation Alignment
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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