Front of House Assistant in Croydon (18-30hrs)

Job description

At IKEA, it is so much more than a job !

As a front of house team member, you are the face of our IKEA food team providing excellent customer service to our fantastic customers!
We are looking for people who are passionate about food and great service. You will be working across our customer restaurant or our Swedish food market/ Bistro where no two days are the same. The role will involve serving our customers, processing payments for food orders and keeping the department clean and tidy. We work hard but have a fun time whilst doing it!

Experience within the food/ hospitality sector is a bonus but our enthusiastic team will show you everything you need to know.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Food Co-worker.

Expected Starting Date: 25th July 2022

WHAT WE OFFER
• £11.30 basic hourly rate
• Living Wage Foundation Employer

18 hours working 3 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends
20-24 hours working 5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends
30 hours working 5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, we provide options for working weekend only contracts or evening and weekend only contracts with required availability to work until 22:00.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE.

Be passionate about our IKEA brand, products and service.
Be able to work in a fast paced environment with the ability to multi-task
Eager to learn and develop within the team and business
Go above and beyond for our customers
You have a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves.

Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18.

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 BE DOING DAY TO DAY
We 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 Food Co-worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the department helping to create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker.

The department 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 PEOPLE
It 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 INFORMATION
If 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.
Next step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of 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 us @ janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and we’ll be happy to help!