Overview
Retail - BT1 5BY
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Contracted Hours: 40
The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in food safety, technical, or quality roles within food manufacturing, foodservice, or retail.
* Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles (minimum Level 3), food hygiene, allergen management, and food law.
* Experience in conducting audits or internal inspections and managing corrective actions.
* Confident delivering food safety training and coaching at all levels.
* Practical understanding of product specifications and supplier approval processes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and engage teams.
* Proactive, organised, and solutions-driven, with strong attention to detail.
* Must reside in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The role will be a hybrid / field based.
Desirable
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related discipline.
* Experience with multi-site or franchise operations.
* Strong IT literacy with ability to manage and update digital technical systems.
Role Purpose
As the Food Safety Manager – Ireland, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across all Irish sites. This role will take ownership of all internal food safety inspections, support new site openings through hands-on training, and manage technical administration and projects.
You will be instrumental in embedding a proactive food safety culture within the Irish business, driving continuous improvement of systems and procedures while supporting operational teams. This role will serve as the primary in-country technical contact for HSE and Retailers.
Key Responsibilities
* Food Safety & Compliance
* Conduct internal food safety inspections across all Irish sites, ensuring full compliance with company SOPs, HACCP plans, and local legislation.
* Identify non-conformances, develop corrective action plans, and verify completion to drive consistent improvement.
* Maintain audit readiness at all times, supporting external audits and regulatory inspections.
* Lead the implementation and maintenance of food safety management systems (HACCP, allergen management, cleaning verification, traceability).
* Support and train site teams in all aspects of food safety and hygiene, ensuring competence and confidence at every level.
* Be the main point of contact for HSE Ireland and coordinate with Franchise Partners to resolve queries and questions.
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