Food Safety & Technical Compliance Manager – UK & Ireland

Company Description

Why Join Us?

This role requires commitment, resilience, and a passion for delivering results—but it’s equally about enjoying the journey. At Hana Group, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and have fun along the way.

Job Description

The Role

This new role is to support the Head of Safety for the UK & Ireland in delivering a high‑performing, legally compliant, and continuous‑improvement‑focused food safety, health & safety, quality, and environmental programme across the business. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage microbiological testing programmes and review results to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support product development by maintaining specifications, labels, recipes, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with food safety, quality, and health & safety investigations, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Lead third-party audit administration and KPI reporting, driving continuous improvement across the business.
• Support supplier approval and performance review processes.
• Deliver food safety and compliance training, coaching, and communications to operational teams.
• Monitor legislative and industry developments to identify emerging risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, retail partners, local authorities, and franchisees.
• Provide support to the Head of Safety and act as deputy when required.

About You:

• Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance within food manufacturing, retail, or hospitality
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements 
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills 
• Confident managing multiple projects and driving continuous improvement.
• Passionate about creating a positive food safety culture and supporting operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 4 or equivalent
• HACCP Level 4
• Experience in microbiology (environment or product)
• Confident liaising with local authorities
• Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Supervisory or management experience (retail, food production, hospitality, or manufacturing)
• Competent in labelling regulations
• Experience in Health & Safety
• Supplier assurance experience
• Root Cause Analysis

Additional Information

Benefits of being a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager 

• £50,000 annual salary
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Excellent career development opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and globally
• Free lunch while on shift
• Birthday leave – enjoy an extra day off during your birthday month
• “A Day for You” – an additional wellbeing day to use whenever you choose
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking at most locations
• Access to our “Make a Difference” fund, supporting causes that matter to you
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support whenever you need it.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your work, and are ready to lead a high-performing area, we’d love to hear from you.