Weekend Food and Beverage Assistant - IKEA Southampton Store

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team. The contract is part-time, working 12 - 16 hours a week. Love food and providing good customer service? As a Food and Beverage 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.

• Start date of employment will be 26 and 27 July 2025.
• Hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• This role is 12 - 16 hours a week, and will include working 3 in 4 weekends a month. Availability to work one or two shifts through the week (Mon - Fri), including in the evenings, is required.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

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!

• Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willing to roll up your sleeves.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. You enjoy working in a busy role!
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Enjoy serving our many customers, providing great customer service and a lovely Swedish meal.
• 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.

• You will be preparing and making meals using our ovens and kitchen equipment to offer a taste of Sweden to our customers and co-workers.
• The kitchen is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety as well as efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun.
• Serving customers, taking payment, and ensuring the restaurant and bistro areas are clean and a pleasant dining experience.
• Preparing for the next day’s trade, as well as managing waste and working in a sustainable and cost-conscious way.

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.

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. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a medical questionnaire.

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