Kitchen Production Manager Ikea us

• 3.7 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $78,946
• $94,646 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Food & beverage industry purchasing experience Sales demand planning Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Incident reporting compliance Operational analysis Sales revenue Forecasting Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Food service health code compliance Sales Quick service & fast food restaurant experience Budget control Customer service 5 years Sales analysis Operational management Merchandising Branding consistency Incident Reporting Mid-level Demand forecasting analysis Team development Retail compliance procedures Food service inventory management Kitchen cost control HACCP Team management Supply chain management Supply planning in materials management Production management Full Job Description "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 . Join the team and start a better life for yourself." Location Costa Mesa Employment type Full Time Permanent co-worker Department Food & Restaurant Anticipated Closure Date 2026-07-19 You already applied for this job. Kitchen Production Manager with Facebook Kitchen Production Manager with LinkedIn Kitchen Production Manager with Twitter Candidate profile (title) Why we will love you Candidate profile (text)

• Default language Food is your passion, whether you're cooking or serving customers. You know food plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many people
• especially when it's honest, healthy and delicious.

JOB TYPE

• Salary Exempt

HOURS 40

hours per week. SHIFTS

• 5 days per week, 3 full weekends a month. PAY
• pay range for this role is between $78946
• 94646 The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 7/19/2026 Key responsibilities (title) What you'll be doing day to day Key responsibilities (text) Responsible for maintaining quality standards in the customer and co-worker restaurants and bistro, implementing the global and national compliance standards, managing the food supply chain and range competence in the store.

Ensure IKEA Food Operating and Brand Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency. Supports the implementation of the IKEA Food Concept and develops action plans for IKEA Food to support commercial goals: including sales, productivity, performance analysis and problem resolution, food and operational cost control, merchandising and maintenance of the IKEA Food Sales Areas. Oversees the IKEA Food Production team, ensuring efficient execution of routines including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management and invoicing. Establishes and monitors routines for equipment maintenance in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas. Ensures 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. Ensures that all food incidents, or potential incidents, are reported. Plans and maintains sales forecasts for the customer and co-worker restaurants and bistro to enable proper supply planning, ordering, efficient goods handling and inventory management. Builds competence in IKEA Food Commercial team to secure ongoing development within IKEA Food and the IKEA Retail Store. Contributes to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers. Team vision ( title) Together as a team Team vision (text) Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that's good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the "Swedish Food market". We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Local section (title) Qualifications Local section (text)

• 5 years of experience in leading multi-unit high-volume food service operations in either Quick Service Restaurant or casual dining.

Ability to deliver strong business results through people. Experience in a customer facing environment. Advanced knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems. The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 78946 USD to 94646 USD and will be based on relevant work experience. 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!