Food manager Work, Jobs in Watford, Hrt (with Salaries)

Food Safety Manager
Seven Seeded Limited —Watford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Bakery Manager
Gail's Bakery —Watford
- £37,100 a year
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Assistant Manager
Five Guys UK —Hemel Hempstead
- Up to £35,870 a year
- Weekend availability
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Hilton —Watford
- £39,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Assistant Manager
Toby Carvery - Aldenham —Watford
- Full-time
- Management
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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13d
Mobilisation Chef Manager
Impact Food Group —Watford
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Assistant General Manager Watford
Smoke & Pepper Watford —Watford
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
General Manager
Stonegate Group —St Albans
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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12d
Assistant General Manager
Nandos —Edgware
- Up to £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Bon Accueil Hospitality Group —London
- £4,500 - £6,250 a month
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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2d
Technical Manager
Galeta —Hayes
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bakery
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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2d
Operations Manager - Food and Beverage Service
Capital City College Group —London
- £54,869.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Restaurant management
- Annual leave
12d
Operations Manager
CH&CO —Chertsey
- £67,000 a year
- Contracts
- School
- Employee discount
Assistant Manager
Caffe Nero Watford —Watford
- £12.91 - £13.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Café
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
4d
Bench General Manager
Five Guys UK —Stevenage
- Up to £40,970 a year
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head Of Customer Experience
Five Guys UK —London
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Deputy General Manager
Pizza Express —St Albans
- £33,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
13d
Shift Leader
Caffe Nero Watford —Watford
- £12.76 - £12.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Café
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
3d
Restaurant Manager
Barrafina —London
- Up to £53,102 a year
- Bar
- Spanish
- Restaurant management
- Annual leave
13d
Catering Manager [H0701]
Harrison Catering Services —Mill Hill
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Food Safety Manager

Seven Seeded Limited -
Watford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £40,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
NEBOSH
Food management
Baking
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Root cause analysis
Food safety
Communication skills

Full job description

About Us

Seven Seeded is a craft-driven, high-quality artisanal bakery. We serve hundreds of chefs across London 7 days a week, and are committed to providing exceptional products, warm hospitality, and efficient operations. We are a growing team of passionate bakers, pastry chefs, and service professionals dedicated to excellence in every detail. From the quality of our bakes to the efficient management of our daily production schedules, we work hard to ensure an exceptional and warm customer experience.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Food Safety Manager to take full ownership of food safety, technical compliance, and health and safety across our bakery operations. This is a senior operational role that sits at the heart of our quality and compliance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the bakery meets all legal, regulatory, and certification requirements, while driving a culture of food safety and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & SALSA Certification

Hold overall responsibility for achieving and maintaining the bakery's SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) certification
Develop, implement, and review all food safety management systems, policies, and procedures in line with SALSA requirements and legal requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for SALSA auditors and certification bodies
Ensure HACCP plans are current, accurate, and embedded throughout production
Lead ongoing monitoring, verification, and validation of food safety controls
Maintain all food safety documentation to audit-ready standard at all times

Supplier Approval & Authorisation

Own and manage the end-to-end supplier approval process, including new supplier onboarding and periodic re-approval of existing suppliers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier documentation including questionnaires, third-party audit certificates, and approval records
Liaise with suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance with the bakery's technical and food safety standards
Escalate and manage supplier non-conformances through to resolution

Product Specifications & Quality Assurance

Create, maintain, and control detailed product specifications for all bakery products
Oversee the quality assurance process, including in-process checks, finished product review, and shelf-life management
Manage the customer complaints process, investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Support new product development from a technical and food safety perspective

Raw Materials Database

Build and maintain a comprehensive raw materials database including allergen declarations, nutritional data, supplier details, and technical data sheets
Ensure all raw material information is accurate and current to support product labelling, specification, and legal compliance
Review raw material changes from suppliers and assess impact on finished products

Internal & External Audits

Plan and lead the programme of internal audits, producing clear reports and tracking corrective actions through to close-out
Manage all external audits including SALSA, customer visits, and any regulatory inspections, acting as lead contact throughout
Ensure the business is continuously audit-ready across all technical and H&S functions

Product Tolerance Sheets

Create and manage product tolerance sheets defining acceptable parameters for weight, dimensions, appearance, and other quality attributes
Ensure tolerance sheets are clearly communicated to and understood by the production team
Review and update tolerance sheets in line with product changes or customer requirements

Health & Safety — Overall Site Responsibility

Hold full legal and operational responsibility for health and safety compliance across the entire bakery site
Develop, maintain, and review a comprehensive suite of risk assessments covering all activities, equipment, substances, and personnel across the site
Ensure the bakery meets all obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and all other relevant UK legislation
Act as the designated competent person for health and safety as required by law
Develop and implement a site-wide health and safety policy and supporting procedures
Conduct regular site inspections and walkthroughs, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
Manage incident and accident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis, including RIDDOR reporting where applicable
Liaise with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other enforcement authorities as required
Ensure all plant, equipment, and machinery is subject to appropriate inspection, maintenance, and safe systems of work
Lead the delivery of health and safety inductions and ongoing staff training across all departments
Maintain and test emergency procedures including fire evacuation, first aid provision, and major incident response
Monitor legislative updates and industry guidance, ensuring the business adapts accordingly
Report on health and safety performance to senior management, including KPIs, incident trends, and audit outcomes

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a food manufacturing or bakery environment in a technical or food safety role
Demonstrable knowledge of SALSA, BRC Global Standards, or equivalent food safety certification schemes
Thorough understanding of UK food safety legislation including Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Regulations 2006, and allergen labelling requirements
Strong working knowledge of health and safety law and best practice, including risk assessment methodology
Level 3 or above Award in Food Safety in Catering / Manufacturing
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is highly desirable; NEBOSH Food Safety or CIEH qualification advantageous
Experience conducting and managing internal and external audits
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Personal Attributes

A proactive, solutions-focused individual who takes ownership and drives things forward
Methodical and thorough, with a genuine commitment to safety and quality
Confident in challenging non-compliance and influencing change
Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
A strong team player who can also work independently and manage their own workload

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with the needs of the business.

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Watford WD18 8JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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