food technical manager- 12 month contract

food technical manager- 12 month fixed term contract

at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul

this is an exciting opportunity for a food technical managerto join our team here at wagamama on a12 month fixed term contract. in this role you will managefood safety quality audits of our suppliers + raw material management, representing + promoting the technical integrity of wagamama

the role

• organise + complete supplier audits + visits managing the supplier audit schedule
• complete supplier performance reviews - setting annual schedule and facilitating the performance meetings + data gathering and analysis
• organise routine product testing schedule and sample collection with the lab
• assess supplier + product specifications and raw material information to determine correct + accurate food safety + quality + legality + sustainability + integrity information
• allergen and nutritional information is accurate + specifications match the products + labels in use- manage any ad-hoc queries from the restaurant teams
• top investigation and analysis of supplier + raw material non-compliances + incidents + reports across the business
• reduction of supply chain complaints
• all food safety issues + complaints are resolved or escalated appropriately
• with restaurant teams and give accurate advice as required on matters of food safety in relation to food + drink ingredients
• accurate compliance reporting periodically to drive business improvement
• driving sustainability and ethical trading throughout the supply chain
• you can expect 2-3 supplier visits a week so must be comfortable travelling across the uk weekly

what we look for

• degree qualification in food science and nutrition or related discipline
• in a technical management role in the food industry
• in supplier + raw material management risk assessment
• level 3 minimum
• + understanding of food safety accreditation standards brc + gfsi scheme
• + understanding of industry's sustainability and welfare standards
• communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• it skills, specifically excel + databases
• passion for food!

our perks + quirks

• a competitive annual salary
• discretionary annual 20% bonus opportunity
• wagamama food allowance
• private healthcare
• pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
• various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure
• internal progression opportunities fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• kintsugi wellness access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy family friendly policies enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families
• financial wellbeing support access to loans repaid through your salary

the wagamama way

kaizen, meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

dish up different

from bowl to soul

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