Sr Manager, Food Safety
Core
Provide strategic guidance on food safety procedures, ensure validation compliance, and develop a safety culture for Denny's restaurants.
Role type
Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Builds
Food safety programs, HACCP manuals, audit forms, and compliance strategies for restaurant operations
Domain
Food Service / Restaurant Operations / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance analysis, training and coaching, data trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration, crisis management, program development, audit oversight, policy implementation
Preferred skills
Franchise operations support experience, Food Safety Certified Manager certification, Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS), Instructor/Proctor status, Master's degree in food science or microbiology
Technologies
HACCP manuals, FDA Food Code, E-Learning platforms, 3rd party audit tools, Health inspection systems
Responsibilities
Develop guidelines for Brand Standards/HACCP manuals and menu updates; Counsel franchisees on food safety permit reviews; Investigate foodborne illness allegations and safety trends; Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure regulatory compliance; Train and educate field leaders on safety programs; Work with outside agencies and health departments on compliance issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
