Head of Food Safety and Sustainability

Join to apply for the Head of Food Safety and Sustainability role at El JannahJoin to apply for the Head of Food Safety and Sustainability role at El JannahGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.El Jannah | Sydney | Full TimeReady to make your mark on a growing Australian brand?El Jannah | Sydney | Full TimeReady to make your mark on a growing Australian brand?At El Jannah, were passionate about two things: delivering authentic, high-quality food to our guests, and doing it the right way by prioritising safety, sustainability, and responsibility. As we continue to grow, were looking for a Head of Food Safety and Sustainability to lead the charge in protecting our products, people, and planet.About The RoleAs the Head of Food Safety and Sustainability, youll play a critical leadership role ensuring our production facilities, restaurants, and suppliers meet the highest standards of food safety and environmental responsibility. You''ll drive best-practice programs across compliance, quality assurance, and sustainability, with a strong focus on operations at our EJ Supplies manufacturing sites.Youll work cross-functionally with factory teams, procurement, and leadership to safeguard product quality, maintain regulatory compliance, and champion sustainability initiatives that make a real difference.What Youll Be DoingLead and implement robust food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, SOPs) across all manufacturing operations.Conduct audits, inspections, and manage incident responses with a proactive approach.Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance.Drive sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, water, and energy usage while supporting our ESG goals.Collaborate with suppliers to ensure safety and sustainability standards are met.Provide leadership, training, and coaching to build a culture of safety and quality.Prepare for and manage third-party audits, customer inspections, and regulatory reviews.Report key food safety and sustainability metrics to the Executive Team.What Youll BringBachelors or Masters degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or similar.8 to 12 years experience in food safety, quality assurance, and sustainability, ideally in food manufacturing.Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Australian and New Zealand Food Standards, and sustainability compliance.Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels, from the factory floor to the boardroom.Analytical, solutions-focused, and passionate about continuous improvement.HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or LEED certifications are preferred.Why El Jannah?At El Jannah, were a community built on strong values that guide everything we do:Welcoming Putting people first.Authenticity Staying true to our flavours and quality.Fun-Loving Creating a great place to work and eat.True Teamwork Working together with honesty and inclusion.Youll join a growing business with big ambitions and a genuine commitment to sustainability and doing things right.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness Development and SalesIndustriesRestaurantsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at El Jannah by 2xGet notified about new Head of Sustainability jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Director, Pharmaceutical Operations - NSW Ministry of HealthSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoTechnical Director - Transmission & Distribution - NSWSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoDirector ML Ops, Infrastructure and EngineeringHead of Financial Reporting & TransactionsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 hours agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-07