Food and Beverage Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Discount Portal access

End of year gift

Generous annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Living Wage Employer

Free car parking

Cycle-to-work

Season travel ticket loan

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is seeking Food and Beverage Assistants to join our friendly team. You will work in a fast-paced hospitality setting, serving customers, operating the restaurant, taking payments at tills, and helping to keep the dining area clean and welcoming.

We offer flexible part-time shifts, opportunities for growth within a global brand, and a supportive team environment at IKEA Exeter.

Qualifications

• Food and customer service experience can be beneficial.
• 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 organized and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher, serve food, take payment at tills and clean and clear the restaurant.
• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both customers and co-workers.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Self-motivated

Organization & attention to detail

Job description

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

If you are looking for a long-term career in food and hospitality, and the opportunity to work somewhere inclusive - we want to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be 10th of October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 20 Hours working 5 days over 7, 3 weekends out of 4.
• 12 Hours working 3 days over 7, 3 weekends out of 4.
• All contracts require availability between the hours of 07:00am - 21:00pm
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement for you to enjoy holidays, and family friendly policies.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• Free car parking, a cycle-to-work scheme and season travel ticket loan.

…as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• 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 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.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to operate dishwasher, serve food, take payment at tills and clean and clear the restaurant.
• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience. Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud 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.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all selected candidates.

This role requires a medical questionnaire.

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