Food and Beverage Assistant

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team.

Love food and customer service? As an IKEA Food Assistant, you will be immersed in both. If you thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, this role will allow you to experience our wonderful everyday.

We have opportunities in our front-of-house customer restaurant and also Swedish Food Market/Bistro areas.

WHAT WE OFFER
• The Start Date of employment will be 01 and 02 February 2025. Interviews will be held between 10 and 16 January.
• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• We have 12, 20 and 24 hour a week contracts. Availability to work during the evenings (up until 21:00pm), as well as 3 in 4 weekends is required.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

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% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.
...as well as so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits:
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Prior food and customer service experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Due to health and safety regulations, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• You will take payment at tills, serving customers in a friendly way, at either our Restaurant or Swedish Food Market.
• You will ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• You will be motivated to keep a clean, safe and pleasant area for our customers to eat, shop or socialise.
• You will support your colleagues, lend a hand, and foster a positive work environment, contributing to a happy team.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a medical questionnaire.

For any advice or support, email [email protected] and I will be happy to help!