Join Bistro Dybbølsbro as Our New Team Leader

"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 Copenhagen
• Employment type Full Time Permanent
• Department Food & Restaurant
• Deadline 2026-08-09

Candidate profile (title) Who you are Candidate profile (text) - Default language Your energy and passion for people, food, and creating great customer experiences naturally drive you to take responsibility as a leader. You have leadership experience from the food industry and are motivated by developing people, assortment, and business results. As a leader, you are approachable, visible, and inspiring, creating engagement through trust, coaching, and clear direction. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 15 co-workers, creating an environment where people can grow, perform, and succeed together.

You are adaptable, solution-oriented, and willing to think outside the box, while also thriving in an environment with clear rules, processes, and high standards for quality and food safety. You work in a structured manner, maintain an overview in a fast-paced environment, and are able to turn ideas into action.

You will be responsible for the operation and development of the Bistro. As part of a new initiative in IKEA Denmark, the Bistro will also provide breakfast for our customers. In this role, you will create an inviting, well-organized, and high-quality breakfast experience that welcomes customers and gives them the best possible start to their IKEA visit. Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us Key responsibilities (text) As a Team Leader in the Bistro, you will be a visible and hands-on leader, working closely with your team to create the best possible experience for our guests. Much of your day will be spent on the floor, coaching and motivating co-workers, supporting high service standards, and ensuring that both the breakfast operation and the Bistro are always welcoming, efficient, and ready to serve our guests.

You will be responsible for creating the right conditions for your co-workers to succeed – from delivering a great breakfast experience at the start of the day to maintaining excellent service and quality throughout the Bistro’s operating hours. Through clear leadership and continuous follow-up, you will ensure that your team works effectively, follows established procedures, and consistently meets IKEA Food’s high standards for service, quality, food safety, and hygiene.

At the same time, you will closely monitor business performance, identify opportunities to grow sales, and ensure the successful execution of campaigns and commercial activities. You will work in close partnership with the Food Manager, fellow Team Leaders, and colleagues across the store to support IKEA Food’s goals and create great experiences for our guests every day. Team vision ( title) Together as a team Team vision (text) 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! Let's connect Questions and support? Let's connect! Let´s connect If you are interested in knowing more about the position, please contact Food Manager, Louise Viborg at louise.viborg@ingka.ikea.com.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Rikke Debois at rikke.debois@ingka.ikea.com.

We look forward to receiving your motivated application. Local section (title) Other information Local section (text) • The position averages 37 hours per week under an individual contract. Overtime is reflected in the salary.

• Working hours are scheduled between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. As part of the role, you can expect to work 1–2 evenings per week and every third weekend to support the daily operation and ensure a great experience for our guests.
• Salary is based on qualifications and in accordance with IKEA’s salary policy.
• We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including: pension, health insurance, massage program, staff canteen, employee discount, access to Logbuy, annual bonus, and much more.
• As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to provide a criminal record certificate.
• Preferred start date: as soon as possible or by agreement.
• We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received a sufficient number of relevant applications.

Please note that this position does not include any mobility benefits.

Just as our homes are diverse, so are our talents, and at IKEA we have a passion for real people. When applying for a job, some candidates may feel discouraged if they do not meet every qualification listed. However, we warmly encourage you to apply anyway. We would love to get to know you, and there are many opportunities at IKEA based on your interests, skills, and experience. We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to hearing from you!

Why you will love us

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 at home. We 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.

What we all have in common

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