Food & Beverage Assistant

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.

About Our Food & Beverage Assistant Role

IKEA Oxford Street are looking to welcome Food and Beverage Assistants to join our hardworking team. Step into IKEA, where great food meets great customer service! As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll bring a taste of Sweden to London - serving delicious dishes and creating a welcoming environment for customers, with food safety at the heart of the operation.

What We Offer

• Start date of employment will be: 5th August 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 per hour.
• 30 hours per week, working 5 days per week including evenings and working 3 in 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.
• iBenefits - Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

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.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

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.

Recruitment Process Information

• Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
• 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 a virtual interview.
• Candidates successful until this point will be invited to a second stage interview with the functional manager.
• 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.
• Medical questionnaire.

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