Food Safety and Quality Manager

Role: LEON Food Safety and Quality Manager

Location: London, SE1 0EN - Field Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (Dependent on Experience) & Bonus Scheme

Company: LEON Restaurants

Role Overview:

LEON has a unique opportunity for a Food Safety and Quality Manager to join us and help us on our mission to unleash the power of good food and flavour!

As a Food Safety and Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in upholding and advancing the standards that define our brand. This role entails overseeing all aspects of Food Safety, health and safety, and Quality in our expanding network of restaurants.

The successful candidate will be a forward thinker and skilled communicator who is able to collaborate cross functionally with other teams and take initiatives to drive and implement strategies that will enhance our Food Safety efficiencies in our restaurants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing processes, identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborate with and provide guidance and support to restaurant teams to streamline procedures without compromising safety
• Maintain accountabilities for all aspects of restaurant operations related to HACCP, hygiene, Food Safety, health and safety, and pest control
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards along with implementing corrective actions based on audit findings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and advisory services
• Develop and refine auditing systems to uphold rigorous standards
• Develop and manage a tailored Food Safety and management system for each restaurant and tailor systems to meet specific needs whilst adhering to industry best practices
• Introduce efficient and safe practices through detailed risk assessments and staff training
• Develop training modules that empower staff to maintain high standards
• Establish a robust quality assessment programme for ongoing evaluation
• Utilise data-driven insights to identify trends, areas of improvement, and successes whilst leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and Quality standards
• Generate detailed quality reports for restaurants and support teams whilst offering insights and recommendations to drive informed decision-making
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on goals and strategies
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high standards
• Optimise resource allocation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Explore and integrate technological solutions for improved Food Safety and operational efficiency
• Stay updated on evolving regulations and industry standards
• Ensure swift adaptation of processes to comply with new requirements
• Empower team members to take ownership of safety protocols and standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Food Safety Degree or equivalent qualification
• Extensive background in the food industry, preferably manufacturing or retail
• Food Hygiene certification
• Proficient understanding of Quality Management Systems, HACCP and QMS systems
• Lead Auditor trained
• Strong communicator with effective problem-solving and administration skills
• Demonstrated ability in technical report writing
• Proven capability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in database and Excel analysis, as well as system design
• Willingness to travel to various locations across the country

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• Exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are LEON?

At LEON, we are on a mission to revolutionise Fast Food. Where does it say in the rule book that fast food can’t be good for you? LEON was created because we wanted to prove that it was possible to serve food that both tastes good and does you good! We want to make it easy for people to eat well on the high street… we aim to do this in every major city in the world!