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Food and Merchandising Leader

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  • Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States
  • Food & Restaurant
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 325184

  • Date posted: 06/01/2026

    • Why we will love you

    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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    Managing, directing and coordinating the day-to-day merchandising operations of the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro, and Swedish Food Market.

    • Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency.
    • Managing and training the IKEA Food Sales and Cashier/Dining co-workers to meet guests with a positive sales and service experience.
    • Providing an attractive and inviting atmosphere in all commercial food areas including the co-worker restaurant.
    • Contributing to and supporting the marketing and integration of Swedish celebrations and IKEA Food focus areas into the retail store’s commercial calendar.
    • Implementing actions based on customer input and feedback.
    • Planning and implementing product changes, ensuring that all coworkers experience new products so they can communicate benefits, ingredients and allergens to customers.
    • Ensuring that the operations of all IKEA Food areas in the IKEA Store operate in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and other local legislation.

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE – Permanent; Full time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE - Yes
    HOURS – 38-40 hours/week; Retail environment. Must have open availability Monday through Sunday.

    The full hourly range for this role is $27.51 - $38.00

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    *Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
    *WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
    *Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
    *KinderCare tuition discount  
    *Retirement and bonus plans
    *Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
    *Pet insurance program
    *Education assistance and learning programs
    *Safety shoe reimbursement
    *24/7 telehealth visits
    *Dental and vision plans
    *Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
    *A fun and inclusive work environment

    QUALIFICATIONS

    3 years of experience leading a high-volume retail business with knowledge of sales steering and merchandising in a customer facing environment
    Preferred, Food Handlers Certification/Card
    Knowledge of HACCP plans for food quality and safety systems
    Knowledge of Local and Federal food legislation
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 27.51 USD to 38 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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