Food and Beverage Assistant in Southampton

IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our team.

Responsibilities

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to serve food, take payment at tills, clean and clear the area and work behind the scenes to prepare food.
• Customer focused, by working together to create a memorable customer experience. Listen, act, and fulfill their expectations every day.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co‑workers.
• Collaborate with your coworkers to enhance a positive work atmosphere, creating an effective team.

Qualifications

• While previous food and customer service experience can be beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate a readiness to be actively involved in the work.
• Ability to handle a busy and active work setting.
• Be organised and motivated, ready to work as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail‑orientated, even when things get busy.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
• Medical questionnaire required for successful candidates.

Benefits

• Start Date of employment: 31 May 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16‑hour a week contracts, availability to work full weekends and weekday evenings from 16:00 to 21:00.
• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high‑street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.

EEO Statement

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.