Leader Trainee - IKEA Food, Taastrup

Who you are
At IKEA, we believe that people are the driving force behind our business. Therefore, we are now looking for new leadership trainees for our ambitious leadership trainee program. We are looking for someone who sees opportunities and is motivated to learn how to become a successful leader in the future. You have your feet firmly planted on the ground and can challenge existing ways of doing things. At the same time, you understand how to build relationships and create trust, and you want to help develop the people around you.

To be successful as a leadership trainee, we expect you to:

• Have a passion for leadership and experience in leading others, for example, from work, sports, volunteering, or community life
• Be enthusiastic about, together with the team, giving all customers an unforgettable experience in the restaurant
• Naturally take initiative and achieve results that benefit both the business and people
• Communicate clearly and be able to write and speak professional English and Danish
• Enjoy sales - both personal and indirect sales, and be able to think outside the box to ensure the continued growth of the business
• Have an analytical and results-oriented approach to tasks and an interest in KPIs and how we ensure the best customer experience through them
• Additionally, it is an advantage if you have experience from the retail industry or a large organization.
A day in your life with us
You will be attached to IKEA Food, and together with a competent manager, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and learn to give and take responsibility. At IKEA, we have a practical approach to learning, which is why most of your training takes place 'on the floor' with your colleagues in operations (80/20). Here, you will be involved in your manager's daily work, and combination with a series of training modules, you will gain insight and the skills to lead and run a million-dollar business with between 8-25 employees.

During your training, you will learn about:
• Your leadership style, leading yourself and others, and IKEA's leadership philosophy
• Coaching, development conversations, and difficult conversations
• Theoretical and practical experience with the retail industry and various business approaches
• Recruitment, budgeting, and staffing planning

The leadership trainee program lasts approximately 18 months – you can read more here: www.ikea.dk/leder.
Our team within IKEA
We offer you a position within one of the world’s most exciting retailers, where we work with speed in a constantly changing environment. As a part of a dynamic and welcoming team, you will be met with a work environment based on togetherness and an aim to reach new levels. We have a strong focus on competence development, and we need you to be in the driver’s seat of your own development, both work-wise and personally. At IKEA, there are endless possibilities, and you decide the pace and direction. Welcome to a workplace where we not only participate in change but help shape the future. Your journey starts here, in an environment where we create something extraordinary together.
Questions and support? Let's connect!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please reach out to our Senior Recruiter, Rikke Debois, at rikke.debois@ingka.ikea.com.

Please note that we do not accept applications via email, only through our recruitment portal.
Other Information
• The position is 37 hours per week on a salaried contract, where additional and overtime work is included in the salary.
• Working hours are between 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. Weekend work every 2nd or 3rd weekend.
• You will be part of a shift schedule with both staffing and responsibility hours, and you will also plan your own working hours according to the business needs.
• Salary within IKEA’s salary policy is based on your competence and includes pension.
• We have various staff benefits including private health insurance, massage, staff canteen, staff discount, a discount club with external partners, a yearly gift, and bonus.
• Salary according to qualifications and within IKEA's salary policy.
• We have various employee benefits, including Pension, health insurance, massage, canteen, staff discount, discount with business partners, annual gift, and bonus.
• We wish for commencement on 01.08.25 or by agreement.
• Apply no later than 30.04.25
• Note: We conduct interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the posting if the right candidate is found before the application deadline.

For this position, we have no job mobility, and you must have a Danish work permit.

Just like our homes, our talents are diverse, and at IKEA, we have a passion for real people. When job hunting, some may lose heart if they don't meet all the competencies, but you are very welcome to apply anyway. We would like to get to know you, and there are many opportunities at IKEA based on interest, skills, and experience. We hope you will join us on the journey and look forward to hearing from you!