Job Description

Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant - IKEA - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant is a customer-focused food service role within IKEA, part of Al Futtaim Group in Dubai, UAE. This position supports the delivery of the IKEA Food Service Concept by ensuring high standards of guest experience, operational excellence, and commercial performance across food market and bistro operations.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Food & Beverages
Function: Food Services-Hospitality
Salary: 4500-6500 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Food and Beverages Manager by supervising daily kitchen and service operations, engaging with customers, and driving sales growth. The role focuses on guest satisfaction, team leadership, food safety, and cost control while reinforcing IKEA values and brand standards in a high-volume retail environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are always prioritized, delivering friendly, attentive, and professional service
• Lead by example as a brand ambassador for IKEA Food services
• Engage with customers daily to gather feedback and support continuous improvement
• Support the store business plan and contribute to food service action plans
• Ensure attractive presentation, availability, and communication of the food range
• Share product knowledge including origin, content, and benefits with guests and colleagues
• Monitor top-selling products to ensure availability and correct display
• Support in-store marketing activities and implement range changes efficiently
• Monitor food costs, operational expenses, productivity, and sales mix
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene across all food service areas
• Support cashiering, manual tasks, and prolonged standing duties as required
• Coach and support team members to meet service standards and grow professionally

Ideal Profile

• High school or trade school qualification, preferably in hospitality, business, or culinary studies
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience in food service or hospitality
• Strong customer service orientation with proven leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Good analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency in computers and retail systems
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Work with a globally recognized retail and lifestyle brand under Al Futtaim Group
• Structured career growth opportunities within IKEA and Al Futtaim businesses
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven work culture
• Exposure to high-volume food service operations in a leading retail environment
• Opportunity to develop leadership and commercial skills

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held business groups in the Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. With operations across automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare, Al Futtaim partners with world-class brands including IKEA. The group is driven by strong values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, offering long-term career opportunities across the region.
Job Title Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant - IKEA - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE
Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant - IKEA - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant is a customer-focused food service role within IKEA, part of Al Futtaim Group in Dubai, UAE. This position supports the delivery of the IKEA Food Service Concept by ensuring high standards of guest experience, operational excellence, and commercial performance across food market and bistro operations.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Food & Beverages
Function: Food Services-Hospitality
Salary: 4500-6500 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Food and Beverages Manager by supervising daily kitchen and service operations, engaging with customers, and driving sales growth. The role focuses on guest satisfaction, team leadership, food safety, and cost control while reinforcing IKEA values and brand standards in a high-volume retail environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are always prioritized, delivering friendly, attentive, and professional service
• Lead by example as a brand ambassador for IKEA Food services
• Engage with customers daily to gather feedback and support continuous improvement
• Support the store business plan and contribute to food service action plans
• Ensure attractive presentation, availability, and communication of the food range
• Share product knowledge including origin, content, and benefits with guests and colleagues
• Monitor top-selling products to ensure availability and correct display
• Support in-store marketing activities and implement range changes efficiently
• Monitor food costs, operational expenses, productivity, and sales mix
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene across all food service areas
• Support cashiering, manual tasks, and prolonged standing duties as required
• Coach and support team members to meet service standards and grow professionally

Ideal Profile

• High school or trade school qualification, preferably in hospitality, business, or culinary studies
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience in food service or hospitality
• Strong customer service orientation with proven leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Good analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency in computers and retail systems
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Work with a globally recognized retail and lifestyle brand under Al Futtaim Group
• Structured career growth opportunities within IKEA and Al Futtaim businesses
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven work culture
• Exposure to high-volume food service operations in a leading retail environment
• Opportunity to develop leadership and commercial skills

About the Company
Al Futtaim Group is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held business groups in the Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. With operations across automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare, Al Futtaim partners with world-class brands including IKEA. The group is driven by strong values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, offering long-term career opportunities across the region.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 4500.00
Salary to 6500.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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Gender No Preference
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Skills Required