Technical Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & Quality Assurance London, United Kingdom

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Manager in Restaurant Food Safety & QA. This role is pivotal in ensuring world-class food safety programs across international locations. You will collaborate with restaurant operations and regulatory agencies to develop and implement food safety policies, drive improvement projects, and respond to food safety emergencies. With a commitment to responsible sourcing and quality, this innovative firm is at the forefront of the food industry, making a significant impact on food accessibility and safety. If you're passionate about food safety and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of EFSA, CODEX, and HACCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop food safety policies and procedures for international locations.
• Analyze food safety data to improve compliance and performance.
• Support operations during food safety emergencies.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Self-Motivation

Education

B.A./B.S. in General Science

M.S. in Food Science/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

As the Technical Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & QA, you will support Chipotle’s international growth and expansion plans by partnering with our restaurant operations teams, cross functional restaurant support partners, local regulators, and food safety consultants to ensure that world class food safety programs are implemented and executed in all countries outside of North America.

The Technical Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & QA will support the company strategy with: crisis management, incident response, oversight of third-party food safety audits, interactions with regulators, as well as acting as a subject matter expert to support the development of training materials. Food safety is a vital component to Chipotle’s business success, so this position requires specialized education, knowledge, and experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Contribute to the development of food safety policies, procedures, and materials for all locations and restaurant employees within scope of responsibility (i.e. all countries outside of North America).
2. Drive food quality and food safety improvement projects consistent with Chipotle’s World Class Food Safety Strategy.
3. Develop relationships with pertinent regulatory agencies; keep current on changes in regulations and standards and communicate those to restaurants, training as needed. Follow up on issues identified in inspection reports to ensure they are remediated and test for recurrence.
4. Analyze food safety data and trends to proactively improve food safety performance and compliance.
5. Support operations during food safety emergencies and manage escalated imminent health hazards, to determine who needs to be involved and determine business impact. This includes after hours availability to determine when to close, report to local health authorities and potentially escalate to executive leadership.
6. Serve as Food Safety subject matter expert supporting Operations Leadership by providing guidance and sharing expertise on Food Safety programs and issues.
7. Manage escalation and response for all pest related issues, including infestations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

1. B.A./B.S. in General Science, Food Science/Technology, or Human Nutrition. (Master’s Degree M.S. preferred).
2. 5-8 years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, preferably with a large restaurant company.
3. Training, certification and experience and strong working knowledge of EFSA, CODEX, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority regulations, Food Code and HACCP. Knowledge of USDA and US FDA is also preferred.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the company and with suppliers.
5. Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
7. Ability to support restaurants including occasional nights and/or weekends.
8. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect and utilize data to make recommendations that would reduce risk factors.
9. Be driven to continuously improve, be self-motivated, manage time constraints, and meet deadlines.
10. Knowledge of and the ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.