Food Safety and Facilities Manager - NYC

Compass Group USA; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in NYC is seeking a Food Safety and Facilities Manager to ensure health code compliance and oversee facilities maintenance in a high‑volume dining operation.

You will partner with the Executive Chef and General Manager to keep kitchens safe and compliant, lead HACCP programs, manage equipment upkeep, coordinate vendor services, and train staff on sanitation and safety best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years combining food service operations, safety compliance, and facilities/equipment maintenance
• Hands-on operations professional for high-volume dining environments
• Strong knowledge of health codes and food safety standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HACCP compliance and health department regulations across high-volume dining operations
• Manage routine and preventative maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration units
• Coordinate and monitor vendor schedules for facilities management and service technicians
• Conduct safety walkthroughs, drive corrective action plans, and ensure OSHA standards are met
• Coach staff on equipment upkeep, safety protocols, and sanitation habits

Skills

Experience in food safety & facilities

Mechanical aptitude

HARPC/ HACCP knowledge

Vendor management

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Food Safety and Facilities Manager - NYC

Position Title: Food Safety and Facilities Manager - NYC

Salary:$74000 to $82500

Other Forms of Compensation:

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Food Safety and Facilities Manager - NYC

About Restaurant Associates (RA): At Restaurant Associates, we are known for elevating workplace dining and hospitality to an art form. We pride ourselves on creating exceptional culinary experiences backed by uncompromising standards in safety, sanitation, and physical plant operations. If you are a hands-on operations professional who thrives on keeping high-end kitchens running safely and smoothly, we want you on our team.
Position Overview: As our Food Safety & Facilities Manager, you will be the linchpin of our Back-of-House operations in New York City. You’ll wear two vital hats: ensuring rigorous compliance with health codes and food safety standards, and overseeing physical facilities maintenance, kitchen equipment upkeep, and vendor relations. You will partner directly with Executive Chef and General Manager to ensure our spaces are safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Food Safety & Compliance: Oversee daily HACCP compliance and health department regulations across high-volume dining operations
• Facilities & Equipment Maintenance: Manage routine and preventative maintenance for commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration units
• Vendor & Facilities Oversight: Act as the internal point of contact for external facilities management teams and service technicians; coordinate and monitor partner schedules to guarantee accountability and prevent operational downtime
• Internal Audits & Safety Culture: Conduct regular safety and facility walkthroughs, drive corrective action plans, and ensure all NYC Health Department and OSHA standards are rigorously met or exceeded
• Team Training: Coach culinary and operations staff on basic equipment upkeep, safety protocols, and proper sanitation habits

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience combining food service operations, safety compliance, and facilities/equipment maintenance—ideally within corporate dining, hotels, or high‑volume restaurants
• Technical Know-How: A strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, walk‑ins, dish machines, etc.)
• Certifications: Active ServSafe Manager certification and NYC Food Protection Certificate (OSHA 10/30 is a strong plus)
• Problem-Solver: A proactive leader who can troubleshoot facility issues quickly and keep a cool head during a busy service rush

Why Join the RA Family?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth within a premier hospitality leader
• A dynamic, fast-paced work environment in the heart of NYC
• Culture that values teamwork, operational excellence, and innovation

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.