Food and Beverage Assistants

IKEA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,320 - 20,395; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Enhanced statutory pension contributions

Flexible holiday plan

Job summary

A well-known furniture and food retail company is seeking Food and Beverage Assistants for their restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will be motivated, team-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexible working hours offered, alongside competitive pay and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous food and customer service experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-oriented under pressure.
• Self-reliant and ready to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and take payments at tills.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety protocols in the restaurant.
• Support colleagues and create a positive work environment.

Skills

Customer focused

Motivated and organised

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Food and Beverage Assistants role at IKEA.

IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team. Are you ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to a fast-paced food service environment? We’re looking for team players who are motivated, organised, and customer-focused to help create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits our restaurant. Whether you're serving food, handling payments, or keeping things clean and safe behind the scenes, your contribution will make a real difference. If you're eager to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

• Start date of employment will be 22nd & 23rd November.
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• 16, 20, 24 and 30 Hours working between the hours of 06:00 - 21:30. 4/5 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working with us has its rewards

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
• ...as well so much more!

What you’ll need to have

• 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 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-oriented, even when things get busy.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to serve food, take payment at tills, clean and clear the restaurant and work behind the scenes to prepare food.
• 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

• 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 an assessment centre.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. This role requires: Medical questionnaire.

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

Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that’s good for both people and planet. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the “Swedish Food market”. We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is!