Quality & Safety Lead for Food Innovation

KellyDeli Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retail company in Greater London is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee food safety management and ensure compliance with regulations. You will work closely with innovation teams to validate new products and implement safety strategies. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the food industry, along with solid knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000 standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to rapid innovation in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role within food/hospitality.
• R&D or startup experience is a major plus.
• Expert knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000.
• Strong background in fresh food and production environments.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with incubator to validate new products and processes.
• Create and implement food safety strategies.
• Provide hands-on support to local teams.
• Conduct audits and improve safety protocols.
• Maintain regulatory survey for new ingredients.
• Act as HACCP representative for Team Doyak.
• Represent KellyDeli with external auditors.
• Conduct regular supplier audits.
• Update Quality Management System documentation.

Skills

HACCP

Food safety regulations

Experience in food/hospitality

Effective communication

Proactive problem solving

Technical expertise

Flexibility in non-traditional food concepts

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Food Safety or Quality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading food retail company in Greater London is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee food safety management and ensure compliance with regulations. You will work closely with innovation teams to validate new products and implement safety strategies. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the food industry, along with solid knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000 standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to rapid innovation in a multicultural environment.