Senior Food Tech & Quality Leader

Whitbread PLC; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Contributory Pension up to 10%

Up to 60% off Premier Inn and Hub stays

Job summary

Whitbread PLC is seeking a Senior Manager - Food Technology to lead the food technical strategy across Whitbread and Premier Inn. The role involves managing food safety, integrity, legality, and quality standards, while driving cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have significant experience in a senior technical role and strong knowledge of food safety legislation. The position offers hybrid working with a generous benefits package including a contributory pension and discounts on stays.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of food safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Significant experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing or hospitality.
• Proven track record of Supply Base Governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Food Risk Review and update critical risk tools.
• Own the governance framework and technical policy reviews.
• Manage NSF and ensure compliance with audit/testing plans.
• Drive supplier governance and quality consistency.
• Represent Whitbread externally to shape industry standards.

Skills

Food safety legislation

Crisis Management

Supplier Governance

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Whitbread PLC is seeking a Senior Manager - Food Technology to lead the food technical strategy across Whitbread and Premier Inn. The role involves managing food safety, integrity, legality, and quality standards, while driving cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates should have significant experience in a senior technical role and strong knowledge of food safety legislation. The position offers hybrid working with a generous benefits package including a contributory pension and discounts on stays.