Kitchen Team Leader - IKEA Mall of Arabia

About the role

The Kitchen Team Leader works under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and manages several sections of the kitchen at IKEA Mall of Arabia. The role organizes the team so meals are prepared on time, keeps the kitchen clean and orderly, and delivers consistent food quality and hygiene. It sits within IKEA Retail and affects customer satisfaction through effective kitchen operations and team coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes, enforcing strict health and hygiene standards and troubleshooting issues in assigned sections.
• Coordinate stock and ingredient availability with subordinates so food is produced within allotted times.
• Handle staffing and rostering for sections, dealing with attendance problems and requests for extra manpower.
• Develop and plan menus with other chefs based on market needs and customer preferences.
• Work with the culinary team so plate presentation matches recipe cards.
• Supervise commis chefs and co-workers, delegate tasks, observe work methods and arrange training with senior production staff.
• Ensure equipment and machinery run at high standards and schedule preventive maintenance.

Required profile

• Secondary degree.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales or hospitality service environments.
• Experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient English communication, able to speak, read and understand.

Required skills

• Strong leadership and excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive problem solving and ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Office.