Food Safety Manager

On-site in Manchester·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Eastlands Venue Services Limited

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Permanent

Pay & benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – including Virtual GP access and rewards
Group Life Assurance – 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
Birthday Day Off – an extra day to celebrate
Complimentary Meals on Shift – breakfast, lunch, fruit and hot drinks
Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform – including counselling support
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays
Career Development Opportunities – with progression across the campus

The role

The Food Safety Manager will be responsible for leading food safety compliance across the Etihad Stadium, City Football Academy HQ (CFA) and JOIE Stadium, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and operational compliance are maintained across all catering operations.

Working closely with Culinary, Operations and Safety teams, the role will develop and embed a positive food safety culture, maintain HACCP systems, support audit readiness and provide expert advice on food safety legislation and best practice

The Food Safety Manager will play a key role in supporting matchdays, conferences, events, hospitality operations and daily catering services across the Etihad Stadium, CFA and JOIE Stadium.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Compliance

Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Food Safety Management System across Etihad Stadium, City Football Academy and JOIE Stadium.
Maintain and review HACCP documentation and food safety procedures.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and compliance reviews across all catering areas.
Conduct regular food safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews across all catering areas.
Monitor corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
Act as the primary contact for Environmental Health Officers and external auditors.
Prepare sites for external inspections and audits

Allergen Management

Own the allergen management process across all catering operations.
Maintain allergen matrices, recipe specifications and ingredient databases.
Ensure compliance with Natasha's Law and all allergen labelling requirements.
Review menu changes and ensure allergen information remains accurate and up to date.
Support culinary and operational teams in management dietary requirements safely.

Culinary Operations Support

Work closely with Executive Chefs and culinary teams to ensure food safety standards are embedded within daily operations.
Monitor food storage, temperature controls, delivery checks, labelling and traceability systems.
Support menu launches and event catering from a food safety perspective.
Ensure safe systems of work are in place within kitchen environments.

Training & Culture

Deliver Food Safety, HACCP and Allergen Awareness training.
Maintain compliance and training records,
Support managers in identifying development needs and maintaining statutory compliance.
Promote a proactive food safety culture through coaching and engagement.

Risk & Incident Management

Complete and review food safety risk assessments.
Investigate food safety incidents, near misses and customer complaints.
Identify trends and implement preventative actions.
Support wider health and safety initiatives where required.

Skills & Expertise

Essential

Level 4 Food Safety Qualification
HACCP Qualification
Food Allergen Awareness Qualification
Previous Food Safety Manager, Food Safety Advisor, Compliance Manager or Quality Assurance experience within hospitality, stadia, contract catering or large scale food service operations.
Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety legislation.
Experience managing allergen compliance.
Experience conducting audits and inspections
Experience delivering training and coaching operational teams.
Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable: