IKEA Jurong - Kitchen Production Team Leader

IKEA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in home furnishings is seeking a Kitchen Operations Supervisor in Singapore. The role involves managing kitchen production, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance with safety and food standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen and possess strong leadership and culinary skills. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and team development, contributing to the company's welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a fast-paced kitchen operation.
• Proven leadership ability in cost management.
• Experience in supervising a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen production operations and staffing.
• Monitor food waste and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership ability

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA. We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans. We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

• Reporting to the Kitchen Production Manager and responsible for the operations of the Kitchen production area and supporting the entire shift of Restaurant, Swedish Food Market and Bistro.
• Assist in forecasting and purchasing of food and good supply.
• Ensure an efficient operation by monitoring man-hours roster closely and supervise activities of co-workers in the Kitchen.
• You look into waste management, portioning and kitchen production as part of a continuous effort to improve the efficiency of the operations.
• Ensure that facilities of kitchen conform to safety & sanitary regulations and HACCP standards. Ensuring food safety procedures are carried up as and when.
• Assist in menu implementation and launches.

Qualifications

• With at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced and high-volume Kitchen operation, with a proven leadership ability and commercial acumen in ensuring effective cost and resource management.
• Possess decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen and computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office is required. Have experience in supporting and implementing action plans.
• You have experience in supervising and working with a diverse team.
• Lead by example and enjoy sharing your knowledge in developing and coaching the co-workers to support our Store’s growth.
• You are service-oriented, possess good culinary skill and able to multi-task.

Additional Information

Please apply by 22 December 2025.