Food Safety Officer

Location:

Nationwide (must drive) Salary:
Up to £50,000 + Bonus

Join an ambitious hotel group with a passion for delivering great guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality across restaurants, bars, and kitchens. In this key role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with all food safety legislation, proactively shaping and maintaining a culture of safety and hygiene across the hotels. You'll conduct detailed inspections, support teams with expert coaching, and help drive a consistent and positive food safety culture nationwide.

• Conduct regular and planned inspections of food handling, preparation, and storage areas to ensure compliance with our Food Safety Management System across all hotels.
• Support hotels with action plans, proactive advice, coaching, and training in line with audit findings and visit outcomes.
• Conduct supplier and vendor food safety audits to ensure compliance
• throughout the supply chain.
• Manage supply chain and operational allergy procedures, ensuring consistent allergen awareness and control.
• Develop, review, and implement the Food Safety Management System in line with current legislation and company developments.
• Promote a positive food safety culture by working collaboratively with hotel teams and key stakeholders.
• Provide targeted support to hotels with specific challenges in their food operations.

• Qualified in Food Safety (minimum Level 4 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar food safety, quality, or environmental health role - ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international food safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the business.
• Proactive, organised, and passionate about driving continuous improvement in food safety and hygiene standards.