Food and Beverage Assistants

IKEA; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Discount Portal access

Season travel ticket loan

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

IKEA Cardiff is inviting applicants for Food and Beverage Assistant roles, offering an inclusive team environment and long-term career opportunities in food and hospitality. The role involves restaurant floor service, till payments, and participation in the Swedish Bistro, with a focus on delivering excellent customer experience.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced setting, be self-motivated, and maintain high food safety standards.

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 a team.
• Maintain organisation and attention to detail during busy periods.
• You must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Work on the restaurant floor to ensure a great dining experience and operate tills.
• Help in the Swedish Bistro serving hot dogs and manage dishwashers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a great customer experience and support the team.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Job description

IKEA Cardiff 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 29th November 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16 Hours working 4 days per week, 3 out of 4 weekends.
• 20 Hours working 4/5 days per week, 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Required to have availability between the hours of 08:00am - 21:00pm
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• Group interview scheduled for 5th November

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

• You could be on our restaurant floor ensuring our customers are having a great dining experience, taking payment at our tills, using our industrial dishwashers that make quick work of mountains of plates and massive pots or in our Swedish Bistro serving up our famous hot dogs.
• Customer focused, by working together to create a great customer experience. Listen, act, and meet 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, help others, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

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.