Kitchen Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance and pension benefits

Job summary

IKEA is hiring a Food & Beverage Assistant in Belfast. You will serve food, take payments, clean the restaurant, and prepare meals as part of a energetic team.

You’ll deliver memorable customer experiences, respond to feedback, and adhere to safety standards in a busy environment. The role includes shift work and potential flexibility to fit personal needs.

Qualifications

• Customer service and hospitality awareness.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support others.
• Strong organizational skills to handle busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Work across all food areas serving food, taking payments, cleaning the restaurant and preparing food.
• Create memorable customer experiences by listening to feedback and acting on it.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe environment for customers and co-workers.
• Assist other team members to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitasking

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.

Candidate profile (text) - Default language Are you ready to spice up your career? As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll be the secret ingredient in our recipe for memorable dining experiences, serving up smiles and delicious experiences every day! Join us, and let's make every meal a memorable adventure!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date for this role will be 4th October 2026.


• Hourly rate of £13.45.


• 39 hour contract working 5 days over 7, shifts starting from 7am.


• 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 and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.


• X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.

…as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Enjoy working in an environment that is varied where you will need to switch tasks and manage a number of priorities.


• You work well as part of a team, understanding how your individual contribution enhances overall team performance.


• You approach tasks in a thorough and organized way that allows you to maintain focus even during busy periods.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will work across all food areas serving food, taking payments, cleaning the restaurant and preparing food.


• You work to create memorable customer experiences, listening to customer feedback and taking actions.


• You follow safety protocols and regulations securing a safe environment for both our customers and co-workers.


• You assist other members of your team whenever you can contributing to a collaborative work environment.

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 as valued members of the team.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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:

• Medical questionnaire

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values


• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others


• A passion for home furnishing


• Performing & delivering while learning & developing