Health and Safety Manager

Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEWThe Health and Food Safety Manager is responsible for continuously supporting and conducting audits to ensure Eataly exceeds all standards related to food safety, work safety, sustainability, compliance and general sanitation. The Health and Food Safety Manager guarantees that the Eataly team is fully versed on and in adherence with state and local regulations as well as Eataly goals and standards. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager and functionally to Corporate Head of Health and Food Safety, The Health and Food Safety Manager oversees all Health and Food Safety functions for Eataly Toronto stores including Yorkville, Sherway Gardens and Don Mills.Partners with the Director of Culinary/Head Chef, Facilities Manager, Human Resources, and the Store Director in each store to ensure proper food safety compliance, work safety, and sustainability measuresObserves the organization’s food preparation, handling, storage and serving processesFacilitates Joint Health and Safety program and meetings in each locationReviews and maintains the organization’s food and alcohol safety-related certifications (Safe Food Handlers, Smart Serve, HACCP plan)Makes regular in-person visits to stores to conduct food safety audits of departments and provide follow-up to local store department managersIssues formal audit reports to the store and conducts timely follow-ups with local store department managers.Provides support and direction as required by means of store openings, audits, inspections, training, team support and consultation to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies (DOH, FDA, CFIA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)Oversees training and development of other staff directly and/or indirectly and provides coaching, direction and leadership support including Health and Food Safety training during New Hire Orientation for each locationAssists in the development, implementation and management of effective food safety and work safety programs to assure proper programs are in place to meet strategic goals as well as all applicable regulationsPartners and collaborates with production employees to troubleshoot, solve food safety issues and implement corrective actions based on solid root cause analysisEnsures employee areas including, breakroom, family meal, locker rooms, and other areas meet all heath and food safety requirementsCoordinates all pest control schedulingAdheres to all company and department procedures, policies, expectations and quality standards.Performs other duties as required or assignedQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Management, Nutrition, Health and Safety, or a related field preferred4 + years of food safety management experienceRestaurant or food retail experienceKnowledge of OHSA and local DOH regulationsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work independently with minimal direct supervision; high level of self-motivationOutstanding analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication, motivation, and team-building skillsAbility to collaborate with store departments both cross-functionally and vertically to accomplish food safety objectivesAdditional InformationBenefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveRRSPBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability).  Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds.  Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.