Restaurant Assistant

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IKEA Warrington, WA5 7TY, are looking to welcome part time Restaurant Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking team.

Join our vibrant IKEA restaurant team where no two days are the same! From dishing out delicious meals to ringing up happy customers, keeping things spotless, and making safety a top priority, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, laughs loud, and always puts people first.

If you love teamwork, thrive on creating great experiences, and believe hygiene is just as important as hospitality—this is your kind of place.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• 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 ...