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Name
Swedish Food Market & Bistro Manager
Job Posting date
03-Aug-2026
Country/Region
Hong Kong
Banner
IKEA
Country
Hong Kong
Department
Food Services
Site
Causeway Bay Store
Job Type
Store
Job ID
16752

Description & Requirements

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realize this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

 

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

  • You are business-minded, result-driven, and customer-focused
  • You have proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing teams to achieve strong results
  • You have experience in setting and implementing action plans, managing budgets, and following up on goals and performance outcomes
  • You have a strong understanding of profit and loss management and know how departmental actions impact business results
  • You have the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment
  • You have strong communication skills in English
  • You have the ability to engage and inspire others by creating passion and commitment around your plans and ideas
  • You have the confidence and capability to address, confront, and manage poor performance effectively
  • You have a proven ability to understand the cause-and-effect relationship of business decisions and their outcomes
  • You have experience working in the Food & Beverage industry
  • You have a proven track record of consistently achieving agreed budgets and business goals, while executing long-term plans over several years
  • You have experience leading and managing teams, preferably within a Food & Beverage environment
  • You have experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment


WHAT WILL BE DOING IN DAY TO DAY

  • Monitor and secure the operations of SFM & Bistro adhere to the IKEA Quality and Food Safety and always meet relevant local legislation
  • Lead and inspire the SFM & Bistro team with customer focus mindset and deliver great service, attitude reflecting IKEA values and high-quality products to customers
  • Work with the Store Manager in formulating and executing Food strategy and action plan to support Store and Country Business Plan and the IKEA Food Direction & Strategy
  • Work closely with Communication & Interior Design (Com&In) department and the Commercial Activity Leader to prepare and execute vitality and activity plan with reference to the Swedish celebrations, IKEA Food action plan and Commercial Calendar
  • Secure the implementation of store activities and promotion timely and effectively in SFM & Bistro with right sales forecast, merchandising method, manpower and co-worker and customer engagement activities and then follow up the result for future improvement
  • Work closely with Communication and Interior Design function to present the SFM & Bistro range with updated merchandising’ communication and according to IKEA Concept
  • Responsible for setting and agreeing sales goals, KPIs with the team and follow up regularly and act when deviation arise
  • Work closely with the Sales team to maximize the exposure and sales opportunity of SFM products in the store
  • Secure a competent and high-performing team in which you inspire and motivate the team to achieve goals, empower and recognize co-worker contribution and develop talents to secure succession planning in your area
  • Know the local market situation and potential and take appropriate actions and feedback to Service Office IKEA Food team when necessary

 

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

Inspires and enables people to live a more sustainable and healthier life and creates a taste of Sweden and offer appealing range to the many people

 

STAFF BENEFITS

Annual Fixed Bonus, Discretionary Bonus, 8-10 days Rest Day per month, 17 days Public Holiday, Paid Leave (e.g. Paid Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Non-Contributory Retirement Plan, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Coupon, Referral Bonus, Excellent Career Path

 

Personal data collected will be kept and handled confidentially by authorized personnel for recruitment purposes only. It might also be disclosed to our subsidiaries, associates and agencies authorized to process the information for appointment. The Company will retain the applications of candidates not selected for a maximum period of 24 months after the selection process is finalized. Our Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) is available at our career site and can be provided upon request by contacting our Human Resources Department. Applicants not heard from us within six weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.