About the Company - What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales and Increasing Profits. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.
About the Role - The Director of Restaurant Food Safety is responsible for leading and managing comprehensive food safety programs across all restaurant operations. This role ensures that all food safety practices meet or exceed federal, state, and local regulations, aligning with company policies to maintain a top-tier dining experience while prioritizing guest and employee safety.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and strategic vision as related to restaurant food safety programs Sanitation
Manage the restaurant food safety auditing program and pest control auditing program by creating actionable recommendations based on data
Provide support and expertise to restaurants and internal departments for resolution of food safety issues, including health department inquiries and concerns, boil water advisory, potential foodborne illness, and other emergency situations that may affect food safety operations.
Develop and/or participate in programs with FDA, USDA, State and Local Health Departments to allow Brinker brands to meet evolving regulatory food safety requirements.
Act as food safety and sanitation technical resource for each Brand's culinary and operations teams and champion continuous improvement in food safety and sanitation by leveraging technology and providing user-friendly cost-effective solutions.
Qualifications:
5+ years of food safety experience within a corporate restaurant setting or public health agency.
3+ years of experience leading and mentoring a team within a corporate setting
In-depth knowledge of FDA Food Code and related regulations.
Ability to develop, implement and manage restaurant food safety and sanitation programs with specific knowledge related to food safety operations, sanitation, integrated pest management and regulatory compliance.
Solid understanding and knowledge of FDA Model Food Code, HACCP, foodborne pathogens, good retail practices and foodborne illness risk factors.
Presentation Skills: Ability to make clear, concise and convincing business presentations with impact for executive and senior management.
Analytical mindset for problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
Strong Leadership and Communication Skills: Provide actionable reporting of projects and program status via written reports as well as ability to critique and provide feedback on food safety and sanitation performance in a non-threatening and coaching manner.
Ability to efficiently organize and manage multiple projects to on-time completion with minimal supervision.
Interpersonal Skills: Heightened ability to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with various groups to include internal Brinker disciplines, restaurant operators, Brinker vendors, and regulatory officials.
Other: Willingness to travel as required for restaurant visits, audits, and training sessions.
Plusses:
Software Aptitude: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and ability to learn and effectively use Smartsheet.
Other: Willingness to travel as required for restaurant visits, audits, and training sessions.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food Science, Microbiology or other related science.
Certified Food Safety Professional (CP-FS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification required.
Benefits - We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential. Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities.