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On-site in L'Hospitalet De Llobregat Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)
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What you'll get
#IKEAisMORE
The role
Job ID
Job ID: 374912
Date posted
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Who you are
We are looking for an IKEA Food Department Manager for our IKEA Hospitalet store, in the Catalonia market:
- You have previous experience leading teams in high-volume retail environments or in catering companies with multiple establishments.
- You have experience creating and implementing action plans, preparing budgets, and monitoring objectives.
- You identify with the IKEA culture and values.
- You are sales-oriented.
- You are passionate about food and its role in people's lives at home.
- You are committed to exceeding customer expectations.
- You are motivated to lead the business through people.
- You are inspired to work in a dynamic environment and face change.
- You are motivated to drive continuous improvement in organizational performance.
- You have communication and influencing skills in English and Spanish (fluent Spanish)
- You know how to create relationships based on trust.
- You possess tactical and operational capacity.
- You have planning and organizational skills.
- You know how to identify new business opportunities.
A day with us
'- You reinforce the IKEA brand by offering an inspiring, safe, and high-quality experience to our customers.
- You guarantee compliance with global and national standards to create a safe environment for customers and co-workers.
- You maximize sales through commercial and operational excellence.
- You contribute to making IKEA Food locally relevant across different sales channels, leveraging local market knowledge and collaborating with the team and other areas to attract visitors.
- You ensure that IKEA Food's financial results are aligned with the unit's objectives, as well as with national and global frameworks.
- You contribute to creating and implementing the unit's annual action plan.
- As part of the management team, you contribute to the global success of the store's business.
- You develop an efficient, diverse, and high-performing team, driving competencies and leadership in IKEA Food and IKEA, and giving people autonomy to take initiative.
About IKEA
IKEA is a global home furnishing retailer founded in Sweden in 1943, known for its flat-pack furniture, ready-to-assemble products, and its democratic design approach that combines form, function, quality, sustainability, and low price. The company operates over 400 stores worldwide and is one of the most recognizable retail brands globally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia.
In Spain, IKEA has a significant and long-established presence with multiple stores across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and other major cities. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from sales and logistics to food and interior design. For international professionals, IKEA Spain offers a structured work environment with clear processes, a strong focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for growth within a global company, making it a relevant option for those looking to relocate to Spain.
- Industry
- Retail
- Founded
- 1943
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Delft, Netherlands
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 10 more
Good to know if you are moving
- IKEA is a global brand with a strong presence in Spain, offering opportunities for internal mobility and career growth across different countries.
- The company is known for its inclusive and egalitarian work culture, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.
- IKEA Spain hires for a wide range of roles, including retail, logistics, food design, and customer service, many of which do not require fluent Spanish.
- The company offers structured training programs and clear career paths, which can be beneficial for professionals relocating to Spain.
- IKEA's Spanish operations are well-established, with stores in major cities, providing a stable and recognizable work environment for newcomers.
In their own words
About the company & team
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!
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