Safety Manager - North
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Up to 20% discretionary bonus
Cash allowance
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
£50k critical illness cover
Life insurance
Private medical
A pension (for when you finally leave us)
Discount vouchers for places you’ll actually want to go to
70% off food and drink for friends and family
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Wagesteam - access your pay when you need to!
About the opportunity:
The Safety Manager role at Burger King is responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive food safety and people safety protocols in the Northern Region to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice to protect the well-being of our guests and team members. This role requires a strong understanding of operational food safety and health and safety regulations, risk management, and operational best practices.
What you'll do:
Develop and Implement Safety Policies in line with RBI and BKUK Group guidance: Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with local and government regulations, as well as RBI and Burger King standards.
Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for staff members on proper food handling, storage, preparation, and hygiene practices.
Inspection and Audit Compliance: Conduct regular inspections and audits of kitchen facilities, equipment, procedures, suppliers to identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and address any deficiencies promptly.
HACCP Implementation: Develop and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans to identify and mitigate food safety risks throughout the food production process.
Supplier and Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure services provided mitigate safety risks.
Incident & Crisis Management: Develop contingency plans and protocols for responding & investigating safety related incidents, or emergencies. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to manage and resolve safety issues effectively.
Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
Regulatory Liaison: Liaise with enforcement authorities (both verbally and in writing) as appropriate.
Pest Management: Work with Pest Control Contractors & BK internal stakeholders to eliminate/mitigate pest infestations in restaurants.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work with & empower Whopper Support Departments to drive positive safety culture & performance.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in food safety and health management. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance food safety standards and operational efficiency.
You will have:
Food Safety L4 and NEBOSH Certificate.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in operational food safety management.
Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g. FDA Food Code, HACCP principles, allergen management) and industry standards.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and motivate teams to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential food safety risks.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and food safety management software systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.