Restaurant Food Safety Manager

Papa John's • Louisville, KY

45d

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Food Safety Manager to lead food safety and quality assurance across our quick-service restaurant (QSR) network. This role is more than compliance - it's about inspiring a culture of safety, partnering with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality throughout every phase of food preparation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and sustain food safety and quality assurance programs across all restaurant operations, ensuring alignment with FDA Food Code, FSMA, HACCP, and other regulatory standards
• Conduct and analyze internal and third-party audits, health department inspections, pest control reports, and other compliance documentation to identify trends and drive corrective action.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities, managing responses to inspections, complaints, and foodborne illness investigations
• Train and calibrate restaurant teams, franchisees, and third-party auditors on food safety standards and procedures
• Maintain QA systems and databases, ensuring accurate documentation, training, procedures, and action plans.
• Lead cross-functional workshops and escalation audits to support restaurants in achieving compliance and operational excellence
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, collaborating with senior leadership to align food safety strategies with business goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees