WELLNESS and ALLERGY MANAGER

Flik Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in New York, NY, is seeking a Wellness and Allergy Manager I to oversee nutrition and allergy management across the assigned account. The role collaborates with on‑site managers to implement wellness education, FDA labeling compliance, and allergen communications while supporting sustainability and guest experience.

Ideal candidates are RDNs with state licensure, preferably with a master’s, culinary/foodservice background, and Serve‑Safe certification or willingness to

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is required.
• Licensed Dietitian in applicable states.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Culinary/foodservice experience preferred.
• Experience with allergen labeling (packaged foods or restaurant) strongly preferred.
• Serve‑Safe certification preferred; if not certified, obtain within 12 weeks from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Drive Company Wellness & Food Philosophy across assigned accounts.
• Ensure nutrition compliance & quality assurance, including federal labeling laws and state/local requirements, via site visits and audits.
• Educate and empower operational teams on wellness standards, allergy risk management, and special diets.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to align wellness strategies with client goals.
• Coordinate wellness event calendars with regional marketing and culinary teams for health fairs and related events.
• Stay up to date on nutrition/wellness trends and evolving dietary guidance.

Skills

RDN

Licensed Dietitian

Culinary/foodservice experience

Allergen labeling experience

Serve-Safe certification

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

WELLNESS and ALLERGY MANAGER I: New York, New York

Location: 2 Manhattan West 375 9th Ave. New York, New York

Reports To: Regional Director of Wellness

Salary: $81,000 - $90,000 per year

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions. We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Wellness and Allergy Manager is responsible for all nutrition and wellness information and activity in the assigned account. In addition, they are responsible for comprehensive management of the FLIK Allergen Management Initiative. The Wellness and Allergy Manager manages, supports, evaluates, and continuously improves the allergen management program; oversees the provision of allergen management education, training, and guidance for assigned account and FLIK associates. The Wellness and Allergy Manager works collaboratively with on‑site managers including the district manager, dining services director, chefs, café, and catering managers to promote and support corporate nutrition goals, objectives, strategies and policies, to implement wellness related educational programs and initiatives, 1:1 counseling and to ensures compliance with FDA nutrition and allergy labeling laws. The role also supports daily foodservice operations through quality assurance audits, review of menus and allergen communications, verification of nutrition and labeling accuracy, monitoring of catered events and dining services, and collaboration with operations teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences and adherence to company standards. In addition, they support and advance sustainability initiatives through food waste reduction programs, sustainability education, and performance tracking.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Company Wellness & Food Philosophy: Understand and execute company food philosophy and wellness programs across assigned accounts
• Ensure Nutrition Compliance & Quality Assurance: Support accounts in meeting nutrition and wellness related standards, including federal menu labeling laws and state/local requirements, by conducting regular site visits and audits
• Educate & Empower Operational Teams: Train and educate operational teams on company wellness standards, best practices, food allergy risk management, and special diets
• Partner with Clients & Stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships with client health and wellness teams and collaborate with account leaders to align wellness strategies and client goals
• Activate Wellness Programming & Events: Coordinate wellness event calendars with regional marketing and culinary teams that align with wellness initiatives for client and campus events, including health fairs, lunch‑and‑learns, program launches, tastings, café wellness events, and client meetings
• Stay Ahead of Nutrition & Wellness Trends: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of nutrition topics related to food service, culinary nutrition, wellness technology, and student health and wellness

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)-required
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) is states where applicable
• Master’s degree preferred
• Culinary and/or foodservice experience preferred
• Experiences in allergen labeling (packaged foods or restaurant) strongly preferred
• Serve‑Safe certification preferred-if not certified, obtain certification within 12 weeks from hire date

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
• You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development programs, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
• You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, communication, and continual learning

Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group