Senior Safety Manager

Compass Group Careers•Mountain View, NY

8h•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a Senior Safety Manager position. Locations: Mountain View, CA & Newyork, NY Schedule : 8:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Friday) Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually Bonus eligible We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1507071. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/ Role Summary: This senior leadership role reports to the Global VP of Operational Standards & Excellence, Compass @ Google and serves as the technical subject matter expert and central point of contact for Safety Excellence, working in partnership with regional leads to ensure aligned and consistent standards. The role will be primarily focused on North America, though will partner closely to align on standards and approach with International Markets teams. Compliance and System Management The SME is the ultimate authority on regulatory and internal food safety standards. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Management: Developing, implementing, maintaining, and verifying the HACCP plan across all contracted sites, ensuring all critical control points (CCPs) are properly monitored (e.g., cooking, chilling, and holding temperatures). Overseeing the development and implementation of all prerequisite programs (PRPs), such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). Regulatory Compliance: Staying up-to-date on all local, state, federal (e.g., FDA, USDA), and client-specific food safety regulations. Support for translating complex regulatory changes into clear, actionable procedures for site-level teams. Audit and Inspection Management: Coordinating, leading, and responding to internal, third-party, and regulatory audits and analyzing audit results and ensuring timely and effective corrective actions are implemented across all locations. Standardized Operations and Quality Assurance In a contract setting, consistency across different sites is paramount. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development: Creating, reviewing, and standardizing all food handling, preparation, storage, and service SOPs to ensure a uniform high level of safety across the entire contract portfolio. This is crucial for high-risk areas like allergen management and preventing cross-contamination. Supplier and Ingredient Vetting: Working with procurement to approve and monitor all food and equipment suppliers, verifying their safety certifications and compliance records. Establishing procedures for ingredient traceability from source to service. Incident and Outbreak Investigation: Serving as the lead investigator supporting any foodborne illness complaints, contamination incidents, or recall events. Determining root causes and implementing preventative measures company-wide to avoid recurrence. Training and Culture Leadership The SME drives the food safety culture throughout the organization. Developing Training Programs: Designing and delivering comprehensive food safety training materials for all levels of staff—from new hires to unit managers and executive leadership. Training may cover topics like basic food hygiene, HACCP principles, proper time/temperature control, and chemical handling. Subject Matter Consulting: Serving as the primary technical resource for all staff, providing expert guidance on complex food safety challenges (e.g., introducing a new cooking technology like sous vide or catering an event off-site). Promoting a Safety Culture: Leading initiatives to foster a proactive and preventive food safety culture where employees feel empowered and responsible for identifying and reporting risks.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a dedicated safety or Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs role, particularly in multi-site or complex operations.
Strong working knowledge of all applicable local, state, federal, and international regulatory frameworks and compliance standards is essential.
Proven experience in managing compliance systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
Ability to partner across functions and geographical regions
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant sector experience, such as in FMCG, fresh produce, food manufacturing, healthcare, or construction, is preferred.
Professional certifications preferred, including: Certification in HACCP and ISO 22000 (for food safety-focused roles).
Professional safety certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA (e.g., OSHA 30), or a Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST).

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, maintaining, and verifying the HACCP plan across all contracted sites, ensuring all critical control points (CCPs) are properly monitored (e.g., cooking, chilling, and holding temperatures).
Overseeing the development and implementation of all prerequisite programs (PRPs), such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Staying up-to-date on all local, state, federal (e.g., FDA, USDA), and client-specific food safety regulations.
Coordinating, leading, and responding to internal, third-party, and regulatory audits and analyzing audit results and ensuring timely and effective corrective actions are implemented across all locations.
Creating, reviewing, and standardizing all food handling, preparation, storage, and service SOPs to ensure a uniform high level of safety across the entire contract portfolio.
Working with procurement to approve and monitor all food and equipment suppliers, verifying their safety certifications and compliance records.
Establishing procedures for ingredient traceability from source to service.
Serving as the lead investigator supporting any foodborne illness complaints, contamination incidents, or recall events.
Determining root causes and implementing preventative measures company-wide to avoid recurrence.
Designing and delivering comprehensive food safety training materials for all levels of staff—from new hires to unit managers and executive leadership.
Serving as the primary technical resource for all staff, providing expert guidance on complex food safety challenges
Leading initiatives to foster a proactive and preventive food safety culture where employees feel empowered and responsible for identifying and reporting risks.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.