Company Description
With a unique Småländsk history, Älmhult is the heart of IKEA, where we have our roots. It’s the home of functional, well-designed, and affordable Swedish home furnishing and a center for innovation. We call it Democratic design.
IKEA Älmhult AB, including IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell and IKEA Property, is on an exciting journey to make Älmhult an even better place for the next generation. Together we want Älmhult to grow, with both people and businesses and make this a unique and attractive place where the many people can experience IKEA yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We want to build the next generation of culture carriers and to strengthen the IKEA Brand.
The main assignment for Business unit Hospitality & Hotel, is to enable a great visit and stay that comes with a unique Älmhultish hospitality
Job Description
As a Daily Prodcution Leader (Sous chef) you secure and contribute to a positive and excellent food experience by preparing high quality food. The role is equivalent to a Sous chef with the responsibility of securing the daily operations in the kitchen in our restaurants. This means preparing our food offer according to set routines and ways of working with high quality. You are also expected to be a strong contributor in the development of existing routines and ways of working as well as setting new ones. You coach your colleagues in accordance and ensure all co-workers are up to date on ways of working, rules and regulations within food.
Your specific responsibilities will be:
- Making sure that the daily operations in the kitchen run smoothly, efficiently and according to our routines.
- Preparing food as per the menu plan and following the kitchen protocols.
- Taking care of daily deliveries maintaining inventory.
- Maintaining and securing that the tasks are being performed in accordance with the HACCP plan.
- Being part of menu planning and responsible for ordering of stock, groceries and inventory materials.
Qualifications
We expect you to have extensive experience and knowledge from the restaurant industry where you have had the responsibility for daily operations. You are used to taking responsibility for what needs to be done and are also able to coach and lead your colleagues in taking their responsibility for their tasks and ensuring an excellent food experience for our guests.
Specific requirements:
- Working experience of leading daily operations in a restaurant/kitchen or hospitality environment.
- At least 3-5 years of experience working as a Sous Chef in a larger restaurant or kitchen setup.
- Effective communication skills and ability to engage and involve others in a good way.
- Having experience and background of being a positive role model for your colleagues.
- Excellent in English language both spoken and written. Knowledge of Swedish language will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
We now offer 1 full time, permanent positions located at Älmhult, Sweden that will be part of our Food Production team.
The working hours will be in shift role- schedules, early mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.
You need to hold a Swedish work permit.
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English latest by 8th August 2025. Kindly note that due to GDPR and Data Privacy, we do not accept any applications via email.
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Per Lundquist at [email protected] and for questions about the recruitment process, please contact AnnaMaria Edring at [email protected]
