THE OPPORTUNITY
As the Regional Restaurant Food Safety Manager, you will support Chipotle’s restaurants across assigned regions by helping to cultivate and sustain a culture of World-Class Food Safety. You will ensure consistent execution of food safety standards and protocols while serving as a subject matter expert for the field. In this role, you will provide guidance and coaching on food safety programs and issues, including crisis response, third-party audits, health department engagement, pest prevention, and hotline escalation management. You will also partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Restaurant Training, Compliance, and Legal, to support adherence to food safety standards and expectations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Serve as Food Safety subject matter expert supporting restaurants and cross-functional teams, providing guidance and coaching on Food Safety programs and issues.
• Plan and execute restaurant visits working side-by-side with leaders to assess and drive food safety compliance and best practices, ensuring food safety values are at the core of daily restaurant operations and team behaviors.
• Support new Field Leaders with food safety onboarding and education to include audit and assessment execution and use of company tools and resources.
• Lead response to food safety emergencies escalated through the Safety Support Restaurant (SSR) Hotline, assessing impact, triaging issues, engaging stakeholders, and aligning on appropriate resolution to include executive and third-party escalation and restaurant closures.
• Oversee and coordinate rigorous food safety compliance by leveraging data-driven reporting, robust training programs, and cross-functional collaboration, working with all stakeholders to align on food safety priorities.
• Contribute to the development of national food safety policies, procedures, and materials for all locations and restaurant employees.
• Develop expertise in food safety tools, systems, and strategies empowering teams to act as ambassadors of food safety through coaching, mentoring, and leading by example.
• Exercise sound judgment in fast-moving situations, often serving as the first point of contact for food safety decisions in the field
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year University in General Science, Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration required.
• CP-FS and REHS/RS certification required.
• Manger Level ServSafe Certification, HACCP Certification and Allergen Certification required.
• 5-8 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Chemistry, Restaurant Operations and/or Pest Management required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and improve food safety programs through effective and efficient collaboration and leadership.
• Strong ability to analyze, prioritize, and resolve complex food safety challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, plan effectively, and deliver results.
• Skilled at delivering clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communications to internal cross-functional teams and leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to coach and inspire teams toward a shared goal of food safety excellence.
• Proficiency in identifying risks, developing solutions, and implementing preventative measures that align with company objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, FDA Food Code, and experience conducting audits or managing food safety incidents.
• Familiarity with pest management vendors and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to remain on call outside of standard business hours, traveling up to 60% as needed.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $150,000. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits