Food Safety and Vendor Assurance Coordinator

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

At GYG its all about the Food! The Food Safety & Vendor Assurance Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality across all Guzman y Gomez Restaurants in Victoria. Working collaboratively with Culinary, Operations Solutions, Customer Service and Operations departments. Continuous improvement will be a key focus to reduce risk, simplify procedures and ensure 100% operational execution and brand protection via timely management of critical complaints. Also assisting in vendor assurance programs to guarantee the delivery of premium ingredients.

The role:

• Food Safety Management
• Restaurant Visits & Coaching, ensuring compliance and consistency of food
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality ingredients and identify areas for improvement
• Proactively address challenges and drive innovation within the food safety program

You’ll enjoy this role if you have:

• Qualifitications in Food Science & Technology or a closely related field is preferred
• Passionate about food safety and quality
• Strong experience in QSR restaurant operations, hospitality, or food & beverage is highly desirable
• Excellent coaching, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with food safety management systems
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to travel within Victoria and occasionally interstate

What you'll love: 

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Join a large supply chain and food safety team, with a positive department presents within the business
• Competitive salary + bonus structure + paid travel
• Hybrid work environment
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave (conditions apply)
• Phone allowance - up to $100 p/month
• Opportunity to become a franchisee
• Paid parental leave
• GYG gift voucher + referal bonus'
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing 

Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation