Food and Beverage Assistants

Ikea; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,569,000 - 33,240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Discount Portal

End of year gift

Life Assurance

Living Wage Employer

Free parking

Cycle-to-work

Travel loan

Job summary

IKEA Exeter in the United Kingdom is seeking a restaurant assistant to join our team. You will operate the dishwasher, serve food, take payments at tills and keep the restaurant clean and welcoming.

The role emphasizes delivering a great customer experience, working with colleagues, and following health and safety guidelines. Availability across mornings to evenings is required, with a 30-hour week and a starting hourly rate of £13.45.

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 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.
• Start date of employment will be 10th of October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 30 Hours working 5 days over 7, 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Required to have availability between the hours of 07:00am - 21:00pm

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher, serve food, take payment at tills and clean 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.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Self-motivation

Time management

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Availability

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

For any advice or support, [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all selected candidates. This role requires a medical questionnaire.

We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Job Requirements

• 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.
• Start date of employment will be 10th of October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 30 Hours working 5 days over 7, 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Required to have 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

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 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.