At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch health, safety, and food hygiene standards across multiple sites.
- Company: Join CH&CO, a passionate team dedicated to mindful food experiences.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Engage with clients and promote a safety-first culture in a vibrant kitchen setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in food safety and customer confidence while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in food service operations and strong knowledge of food safety regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
CH&CO is a collective of chefs, nutritionists, and hospitality professionals with a shared passion for food that supports both emotional positivity and physical wellbeing. In contrast to fast and disposable food culture, the company focuses on thoughtful, mindful food experiences that are carefully sourced, prepared, and presented. CH&CO works across a variety of catering environments, delivering high-quality, customer-focused service.
The Health, Safety and Food Hygiene Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in our Central Production Kitchen in Wimbledon. The role is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving health, safety, and food hygiene standards across three sites, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and industry best practice.
Day-to-day tasks include:
- Conducting inspections and audits
- Updating and maintaining documentation
- Training and coaching team members on safe working practices and food handling
- Supporting incident investigations and corrective actions
The manager collaborates with operations and culinary teams to embed safe systems of work, drive high standards in food service, and promote a safety-first culture. The role also involves engaging with clients and customers to support food safety communication, allergen management, and overall customer confidence in the service.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Food Service operations, particularly CPUs, including collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams to embed safety and hygiene best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of Food Safety and Food Hygiene regulations, including HACCP principles and allergen management.
- Vehicle health and safety management.
- Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) and advanced food hygiene certification.
- Proven experience in a similar health, safety, or food hygiene management role within catering, hospitality, or food production.
- Strong communication, training, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and build a positive safety culture.
- Excellent record-keeping, audit, and reporting skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
Health, safety and food hygiene manager in London employer: CH&CO
CH&CO is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its employees and clients alike, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment in the heart of Wimbledon. With a strong focus on professional development, team members are encouraged to grow through training and coaching opportunities, while the company's commitment to high-quality food service ensures a meaningful impact on the community. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating mindful food experiences that promote health and safety across all our catering environments.
