Kitchen Production Lead – High-Volume & HACCP

IKHEA LIGHTINGS, INC.; Santa Clara; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and Dental

Family & Community leave

Co-worker discount

Subsidized meals

Bonus program

Full training and inductions

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive daily kitchen operations, lead a large team, and ensure high-quality food production in a fast-paced environment. You will manage production scheduling, vendor relations, and compliance with food safety standards.

You will mentor team members, monitor KPI targets, and collaborate with store marketing and restaurant teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a large team.
• KPI-driven, with knowledge of food safety/HACCP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sales-driven, cost-conscious, and passionate about food.
• Knowledge of high-volume kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and portion control.
• Inventory management, FIFO/FEFO, waste control.
• Strong people-management and team leadership.
• Able to interpret sales and production forecasts.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willing to learn company systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen production to align with sales forecasts, production plans, IKEA recipes, and portion standards.
• Ensure products are available at the right time and quantity while minimizing waste.
• Coordinate preparation, cooking, holding, replenishment, and service to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Monitor demand and adjust production priorities and manpower accordingly.
• Prepare the kitchen before each service and collaborate with the serving line and restaurant team.
• Provide hands-on support during busy periods and ensure proper equipment use.
• Support safety audits and uphold HACCP and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety

HACCP

Inventory management

Forecasting

Problem solving

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IKEA is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive daily kitchen operations, lead a large team, and ensure high-quality food production in a fast-paced environment. You will manage production scheduling, vendor relations, and compliance with food safety standards.

You will mentor team members, monitor KPI targets, and collaborate with store marketing and restaurant teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.