Ikea Food Operations Manager

4 days ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah IKEA -Al Homaizi Limited Full time
Job Description:

As an Ikea Food Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring food safety is the top priority. You will work closely with your team to develop and implement a clear Ikea Food action plan, which will be regularly followed up. Your goal will be to make the Ikea food range available at the lowest total cost, while driving volume according to commercial priorities. You will also be responsible for ensuring proper planning and implementation of range changes in a simple and cost-conscious way. Additionally, you will work to maximise commerciality in order to grow sales as well as the conversion rate.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure food safety as the number one priority.
Take an active part in creating the Ikea store business plan and use the country business plan, based on Growing Ikea together and Ikea Food Direction & Strategy, as input.
Work with your team to develop and implement a clear Ikea Food action plan which is followed up regularly.
Responsible for implementing the range matrix (global and national) to secure a strong Ikea Food range identity that distinguishes the Ikea store from our competitors on the market.
Co-operate with the Communication & Interior Design (Com&In) department and the Commercial Activity Leader/Local Marketing by actively contributing to and supporting all marketing and in-store activities.
Make the Ikea food range available at the lowest total cost by, for example, driving volume according to commercial priorities.
Ensure proper planning and implementation of range changes in a simple and cost-conscious way.
Work to maximise commerciality in order to grow sales as well as the conversion rate.
Increase profitability according to the goals in your area.
Utilise everyday commercial opportunities to attract store visitors and keep the chairs warm.
Ensure we use the Ikea Restaurant & Cafe to initiate various activities that inspire and surprise our guests through engagement, learning and participation.
Have in-depth knowledge of the competition on the local market, allowing to support the Ikea store in being the leader in life at home.
Manage food waste and shortages.
Secure the store is always in shape as new in terms of conceptual and commercial standards and with the necessary capacity for growth.
Create awareness of Ikea Food as the most important in-store marketing tool for maximising the Ikea store's sales potential.

Qualifications:

Post Graduate or Degree or three years Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent.
Previous experience in a similar job role or minimum 4 years experience in a managerial role with proven track records.
HACCP Certification preferable.
Integrity and the ability to establish strong work relationships.
Good analytical skills and cost consciousness.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent command of English.
Competent in problem solving, conflict and crisis management.

Additional Information:

This position is full-time and is located in Kuwait. Some travel may be required. Please send your CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.

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