Quality and Food Safety Chief

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the quality and food safety system within an international retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining Quality Management and Food Safety systems (ISO standards and others)
• Planning and conducting internal audits and ensuring closure of non-conformities
• Coordinating and supporting external and regulatory audits/inspections
• Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements across all operational areas (storage, sales, service)
• Managing and updating documentation (procedures, instructions, policies)
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality and food safety
• Leading corrective and preventive actions for identified issues
• Organizing laboratory testing (product samples, water, swabs) and monitoring results
• Delivering food safety training to staff according to training plans
• Participating in the opening of new outlets from a food safety perspective (risk and infrastructure assessment)
• Managing supplier approval, audits, and performance evaluation
• Handling customer complaints related to food safety in coordination with central teams
• Supporting product recall and withdrawal processes when required

​​​​​​​Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or a related field
• Experience in Quality Assurance / Food Safety (Retail, Manufacturing, or HoReCa preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality management systems (ISO, HACCP, etc.)
• English level: Intermediate or higher
• Strong documentation, auditing, and reporting skills
• Structured thinking, attention to detail, and high responsibility

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in an international retail environment
• Involvement in developing quality systems across a retail network
• Professional growth in the field of food safety and quality management
• Exposure to international standards and best practices