Health And Safety Manager (Food and Beverage)

The F&B Health & Safety Manager plays a critical role in supporting and reinforcing HMSHost’s commitment to preventing the spread of communicable diseases, strengthening restaurant-level health practices, and elevating food and workplace safety knowledge across teams. This role is responsible for fostering and sustaining a strong culture of safety across the branch/plaza through hands-on leadership, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and sanitation regulations (e.g., OSHA, FDA Food Code, FSMA), and communicate regulatory updates to QA and Risk Management teams.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations across locations.
• Review and manage Workers’ Compensation and General Liability claims, identify trends, and implement proactive action plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and state health departments to support compliance and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
• Conduct root cause analysis on compliance gaps and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform daily site visits to observe operations, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Identify workplace risks, ensure proper use of PPE, and confirm equipment is functioning safely; escalate maintenance needs as required.
• Ensure all required safety signage and postings are current, visible, and compliant.
• Lead and support health and safety training initiatives, including onboarding, refreshers, and ongoing coaching.
• Partner with HR and leadership to ensure accurate documentation of training, incidents, and compliance records.
• Participate in corporate QA and Risk Management training and initiatives.
• Oversee ServSafe certification processes and compliance.
• Lead the Safety Team, encouraging engagement and accountability across all levels.
• Execute regular food safety and workplace safety audits and checklists.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting & Work Environment

• Reports to the Senior Director of Operations / Director of Operations.
• Exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including openings, peak periods, and closings, to effectively monitor operations.
• Collaborates closely with QA and Risk Management teams to implement safety procedures and regulatory compliance strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience conducting food safety and workplace safety audits.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of identifying trends and implementing effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, FDA Food Code, FSMA, and communicable disease prevention protocols.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Effective facilitator and coach, capable of training individuals and teams while driving accountability.

Experience & Certifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years of food and workplace safety experience in the restaurant industry.
• OSHA and ServSafe certifications required (or completion within 30 days of hire).
• Additional certifications/training:
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• ServSafe Responsible Alcohol (or equivalent)
• ServSafe Allergens (or equivalent)
• OSHA #7505 – Introduction to Incident Investigation
• MIT 1 Food Safety & Workplace Safety
• Comprehensive HAZMAT/BBP Training

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).