Restaurant Assistant

Restaurant Assistant

"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
Manchester (Warrington)

Employment type
Part Time Permanent

Department
Food & Restaurant

Deadline

• Start date of employment will be: 18th February 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• Contracts we have to offer:
• 12hrs - weekend only between the hours of 7am to 10.30pm (Saturday) and 8.30am to 6pm (Sunday)
• 12, 16 and 24hrs per week working 3 to 5 days dependent on contract size, availability to work dayshifts, evenings and both weekend days. Working hours are between 8am & 10.30pm Sunday 7am to 6pm. All our part time contracts will receive every 4th weekend off.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

All interviews will take place on the 3rd of February.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on high-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
• Given Day - Additional days' paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.

• While previous food and customer service experience can be beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate a readiness to be actively involved in the work.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• You are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to serve food, serve customers on the tills, cleaning the restaurant, working in the dishwashing area all whilst following health & safety standards.
  
  - this can be a physically demanding hands on role.

• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience. Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a secure and compliant environment for both customers and team members. This includes the mandatory removal of all facial and ear piercings while on duty.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

• Medical questionnaire

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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  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.

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