Safety and Sanitation Manager - George R. Brown Convention Center

Compass Group•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the creation and maintenance of a safe work environment for team members and guests by assisting management in upholding health and safety standards. Help minimize workers’ compensation and general liability costs through proactive safety support and consistent communication with leadership.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
English reading, writing, math and computer skills required
Stamina to work 60 hours or more per week
Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
Flexible schedule availability, including weekends and event days
Possible job hazards include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls, burns, cuts and strains
Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shift
Bachelor's degree in public health, Environmental Science, Hospitaility Management, or a related field
Certification in OSHA, NRA ServSafe Manager, HACCP, or equivalent health and safety programs
Minimum of 2 years' experience in health and safety within hospitality or large-scale venue operations
In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations

Nice To Haves

Registered Evironmental Health Specialist (REHS) and/or Registered Sanitation (RS) certification preferred, but not mandatory
Experience working in a unionized environmental is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist Managers with Health Department and third-party sanitation protocols
Support the development and documentation of action plans for inspection violations; ensure timely resolution in coordination with management
Support management by assisting with training on claims reporting procedures and helping monitor compliance to ensure submissions are accurate and timely; provide regular updates to the General Manager and Vice President to keep leadership informed and aligned. Help establish safety committees and provide ongoing support
Review accident investigations and offer feedback to management
Identify potential safety risks during operations and offer guidance to reduce incidents; monitor use of PPE
Support management by assisting location with LPCs on QRE standards and Levy Risk Management practices
Track ServSafe certification compliance and assist managers in maintaining current documentation
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA standards and assist in communicating requirements to location LPCs and managers; support accurate OSHA log completion
Help ensure timely and effective delivery of OSHA-required safety lessons and documentation
Support compliance with material handling equipment and training protocols
Assist with chemical inventory checks and ensure MSDS availability
Support the implementation of Emergency Response Plans and team member evacuation training
Analyze safety data and assist in developing location-specific action plans
Promote best practices in safety and sanitation in F&B space
Track claims and communicate status to General Manager and Vice President as needed
Help ensure team members follow company guidelines as outline in core signatures and training manuals
Participate in monthy review meetings with General Manager, Vice President of Hospitality, Risk Management and Sanitation
Assist in training and development of team members in Safety and Sanitation per Levy guidelines