Safety Manager

itsu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian-inspired quick-service brand in Greater London is seeking a Safety Manager. This role involves leading health, food, and fire safety across all shops, ensuring adherence to safety standards and legislation. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 food safety qualification, NEBOSH National General Certificate, and experience in managing safety in multi-site environments. This full-time position represents a significant opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing, delivering and managing cross-departmental projects.
• Experience liaising with local authority enforcement officers.
• Experience in safety within a multi-site QSR or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, food and fire safety, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
• Maintain and innovate safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate and implement health and safety legislation.

Skills

Food safety regulatory compliance

Cross-departmental project management

Stakeholder relationship building

Safety trend analysis

Education

Level 4 food safety qualification

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Company Overview

Itsu is a leading Asian‑inspired quick‑service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants in the UK, Belgium and other European markets. Its food is made fresh in every restaurant every day, making it a top choice for healthy eating. In addition to its restaurants, itsu grocery offers a range of high‑quality Asian‑inspired foods available online and in supermarkets.

Role Overview

The Safety Manager will lead all aspects of health, food and fire safety across all itsu shops and academy.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, food and fire safety, ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
• Maintain and innovate itsu’s safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders across departments to promote a unified safety culture.
• Monitor, evaluate and implement health and safety legislation.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, analyse trends, and develop strategic plans to enhance safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Level 4 food safety qualification
• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Experience liaising with local authority enforcement officers
• Strong experience designing, delivering and managing cross‑departmental projects
• Highly conscientious and diligent
• Experience in safety within a multi‑site QSR or hospitality environment

Personal Attributes

• I take pride in what I do.
• I genuinely care for people.
• I want to grow myself & others.
• I build trust around me.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function / Industries

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services