Food Safety Manager

Food Safety Manager

Salary:
Competitive salary plus 10% bonus. Benefits:
Sodexo benefits/Car allowance.

Hours:

Monday to Friday.

Location:

No fixed location – Travel required around the London area/Ireland. This role does require regular travel to our sites across the London area and occasional travel to Ireland.

The Food Safety and Health & Safety Manager is responsible for driving high standards of food safety and supporting health and safety compliance across a portfolio of catering operations. The role ensures all services are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with Sodexo UK & Ireland policies, while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture.

Food Safety (Primary Focus)

• Lead the implementation of the Food Safety Management System across multi-site catering operations.
• Conduct food safety audits, inspections, and hygiene reviews.
• Provide expert advice on HACCP, allergen management, hygiene, temperature control, and supplier assurance.
• Support, coach, and train catering managers and teams in food safety best practice.
• Manage corrective actions and ensure timely closure of non-conformances.
• Liaise with Environmental Health Officers and external authorities as required.

Health & Safety

• Support implementation of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk management initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture, including near-miss reporting.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support business continuity and risk management activity.

Reporting & Performance

• Monitor performance against safety targets and KPIs.
• Provide monthly and quarterly performance updates.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all food safety and HSE incidents.

Accountabilities

• Compliance with all relevant food safety and health & safety legislation and company standards.
• Effective support to operational teams, adding value and driving improvement.
• Delivery of initiatives that support Sodexo and client safety targets.
• Reduction in incidents and improvement in safety performance indicators.

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Environmental Health, or related discipline.
• Level 4 Award in Food Safety (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK food safety legislation and HACCP.
• Experience in a multi‑site catering or food service environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Key Competencies

• Passionate about food safety and customer wellbeing.
• Detail‑oriented and methodical.
• Collaborative and approachable.
• Practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Self‑motivated with strong organisational skills.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Feel like you belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Access to a 24‑hour virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big‑brand retailers.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK & Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies.

Ready to be part of something greater? Join a team that values you for being you. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.