"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.

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world. We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

- Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free perks membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

What you need to know

- This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
- The internal job title for this role is IKEA Food Team Leader
- Applications close Friday 11 September 2026
- As our store operates 7 days per week,



you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts.
- You have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday).

About this work area

- Leading, coaching and developing a team in a fast-paced, high-volume food environment.
- Creating an engaging team culture focused on customer satisfaction, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Driving sales, profitability and productivity by identifying opportunities to improve performance and grow the food business.
- Monitoring operational KPIs including customer experience, food quality, food costs, waste management and labour efficiency.
- Ensuring all food safety, HACCP and compliance standards are maintained and embedded throughout the team.
- Delivering an exceptional customer experience by ensuring food areas are clean, inviting, well-stocked and ready for trade.
- Contributing to local commercial activities, merchandising initiatives and seasonal campaigns that drive visitation and sales.
- Supporting and leading change initiatives, helping your team adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the store to contribute to overall business success.

Who you are

- An inspirational leader who, through your passion and love for food can drive your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop team members to achieve outstanding customer experiences.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales, productivity, labour and food costs.
- Experience maintaining food safety standards and operational compliance within a food business.
- A customer-first mindset and the ability to see the business through the eyes of the customer.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilience, adaptability and a positive approach to change.
- A passion for food, people and creating a great workplace culture.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

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📌 IKEA Food Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Inter IKEA Systems
📍 Melbourne