Job Description

Expansion Food Leader
"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."
Location
Bengaluru Service Office
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Food & Restaurant
Deadline
2025-05-19
Mobility support
Domestic
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Candidate profile (title) Who you are
Candidate profile (text) - Default language As a Food Leader at IKEA, you will lead the design and implementation of food retail spaces in new customer meeting points (CMPs) and major rebuilds. This role focuses on creating a unique and memorable Scandinavian food experience that attracts visitors and supports IKEA's home furnishing offers. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams to ensure that food spaces meet IKEA's standards of quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction while also reflecting the brand's values and traditions.
Required Experience
CMP Design & Food Retail: Prior experience in CMP design, food retailing, or related fields.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality, budget, and timelines.
Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating with diverse teams to implement design and food solutions.
Knowledge
In-depth understanding of the CMP design and retail establishment processes.
Knowledge of IKEA Food retailing concepts and global consumer eating habits.
Familiarity with food nutrition, food hygiene standards, and business operational best practices.
Understanding of IKEA's multichannel shopping experience, brand objectives, and values.
Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities (text) Design & Implementation: Lead the planning, design, and implementation of food retail spaces at new CMPs and major rebuilds, focusing on enhancing the customer experience and expanding the customer base.
Swedish Food Experience: Infuse Swedish food traditions into unique food experiences that align with IKEA's home furnishing knowledge.
Project Management: Oversee a large portfolio of projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery of high-quality solutions by collaborating with market teams, Ingka Group, and Inter IKEA Systems.
Innovation & Development: Stay updated on emerging technologies and business opportunities to enhance food solutions, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Compliance & Safety: Safeguard adherence to hygiene and food safety standards in all designs and implementations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with country organizations, Ingka Group, Retail Concepts, and IKEA Food teams to implement seamless and consistent retail solutions.
Capabilities
Analytical & Operational Skills: Strong analytical ability combined with tactical and operational capabilities.
Creativity & Adaptability: Creative mindset with the ability to encourage innovation and adapt to changing conditions.
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to present ideas and communicate clearly x.
Flexibility & Simplicity: Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
Team vision ( title) Together as a team
Team vision (text) Growth is in our team DNA, we thrive on discovering new horizons, pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted territory. With different backgrounds and perspectives, we work together to analyse new and existing markets to find opportunities to expand our business and bring the IKEA offer to even more of the many people around the world. IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad said: 'Most things still remain to be done. A glorious future!' We believe so too :)
At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!