Head of Food Safety and Sustainability
El Jannah | Sydney | Full Time
Ready to make your mark on a growing Australian brand?
At El Jannah, we’re 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, we’re looking for a Head of Food Safety and Sustainability to lead the charge in protecting our products, people, and planet.
About the Role
As the Head of Food Safety and Sustainability, you’ll 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.
You’ll 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 You’ll Be Doing
* Lead 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 You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s or Master’s 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, we’re 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.
You’ll join a growing business with big ambitions and a genuine commitment to sustainability and doing things right.
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