Talent.com
Food Safety Manager - West
Food Safety Manager - WestWHSmith North America • Las Vegas, NV, US
Food Safety Manager - West

Food Safety Manager - West

WHSmith North America • Las Vegas, NV, US
[job_card.1_day_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Job Description

The Food Safety Manager - West ensures WHSmith North America’s retail locations consistently deliver a safe, compliant, and exceptional food experience. This role executes food safety programs, audits store performance, and partners with field teams to maintain the highest standards of sanitation, hygiene, and regulatory adherence. Serving as the frontline guardian of compliance, the Food Safety Manager translates policy into daily practice, ensuring accountability, continuous improvement, and brand integrity across all food and beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety Execution & Compliance Oversight

  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled audits across assigned regions to assess food handling, temperature control, sanitation, and storage compliance.
  • Evaluate adherence to WHSmith’s food safety standards, local health codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Document inspection results, identify root causes of noncompliance, and recommend timely corrective actions.
  • Partner with Operations and Facilities to maintain equipment compliance and prevent temperature or contamination issues.
  • Collaborate with Field Leadership to ensure consistent audit readiness and operational adherence to sanitation standards.

Training & Continuous Improvement

  • Deliver hands-on coaching to store and field teams to reinforce food safety standards, corrective actions, and inspection readiness.
  • Review training records and inspection trends to identify gaps and recommend focused interventions.
  • Participate in post-incident reviews following customer complaints or inspection findings to identify lessons learned.
  • Support vendor compliance validation and third-party audit readiness.
  • Contribute to new concept development by advising on food safety design and layout considerations.

    • Key Metrics

  • Audit Completion Rate (%) : Percentage of assigned locations reviewed within cadence.
  • Inspection Pass Rate (%) : Percentage of “Pass” or “Strong” audit outcomes.
  • Corrective Action Completion (%) : Timely closure of identified food safety violations.
  • Violation Recurrence Rate (%) : Reduction in repeat findings within a 6-month period.
  • Incident Resolution Time (Days) : Average time from finding to remediation.

    • Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in food safety, environmental health, or regulatory compliance within retail, hospitality, or foodservice.
  • Certified in ServSafe or HACCP (Advanced HACCP certification preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of FDA Food Code, local health regulations, and sanitation best practices.
  • Proven track record conducting audits, inspections, and corrective action management.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional partnership skills.

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Food safety auditing, inspection, and risk assessment expertise.
  • Root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Vendor compliance validation and reporting.
  • Analytical thinker with disciplined follow-through.
  • Skilled in training, influence, and communication across levels.
  • Calm and decisive when addressing compliance or public health concerns.

    • Leadership Attributes

  • Confident and solutions-oriented under pressure.
  • Detail-driven and ethical in execution and documentation.
  • Committed to maintaining a culture of accountability and care.
  • Builds trust and credibility with operations, regulators, and partners.
  • Embodies WHSmith’s values of safety, excellence, and operational integrity.
    • [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Food Safety Manager • Las Vegas, NV, US

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Regional Sales Director, AIR US - North West

    Regional Sales Director, AIR US - North West

    Chiesi • Las Vegas, NV, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    Community Choice Financial Family of Brands • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    As a General Manager (GM), you'll provide reliable financial solutions to help customers manage everyday challenges.As the driving force behind the store's success, you'll manage daily operations a...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    CATCH - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Catch Hospitality Group is an environment where active thinking & active feedback is the culture.We are driven through our commitment to a team-first mentality and our relentless pursuit of thr...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Environmental Technical Claims Specialist

    Senior Environmental Technical Claims Specialist

    Argonaut Management Services, Inc • Las Vegas, NV, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc. Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd.BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Territory Sales Representative

    Territory Sales Representative

    Benco Dental • Henderson, NV, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Territory Sales Representative at Benco Dental.At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward.Please review the descript...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Restaurant General Manager

    Restaurant General Manager

    Pizza Hut • Henderson, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Great pizza is made by great people.At Pizza Hut, we like really great pizza, which means we're going to need really great people. We need people like YOU to make it - and we don't just mean that yo...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Assistant Store Manager

    Assistant Store Manager

    Community Choice Financial Family of Brands • Henderson, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    As an Assistant Store Manager (ASM), you’ll support our customers through real financial needs while gaining hands-on experience running a store. You’ll develop your leadership skills in...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Manager - Housekeeping

    Manager - Housekeeping

    Wynn Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Housekeeping Department Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the assigned area of responsibility within the department to ensure Wynn Las Vegas standards are maintained by th...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Territory Manager- BBQ / Outdoor Living (PST / MT)

    Territory Manager- BBQ / Outdoor Living (PST / MT)

    Zwilling J A Henckels LLC • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are looking for a Territory Manager to manage all business facets of retail accounts including sales, administration, and communication for independent BBQ / Outdoor Living / Appliance retailers an...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Manager In Training

    Manager In Training

    Little Caesars • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Little Caesars Manager In Training will report to the General Manager of their store.The Little Caesars Manager In Training will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementin...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Western Territory Manager (AZ, CA, CO, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA)

    Western Territory Manager (AZ, CA, CO, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA)

    IMI • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    AZ, CA, CO, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA).IMI is seeking a Territory Manager to establish and manage extraordinary relationships at our top commercial tire dealers in the West Central US region to increase p...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) - Phoenix / Las Vegas

    Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) - Phoenix / Las Vegas

    Ardelyx • Las Vegas, NV, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medic...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Director, Profit Protection & Risk Management

    Senior Director, Profit Protection & Risk Management

    WHSmith North America • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Senior Director, Profit Protection & Risk Management.WHSmith’s Profit Protection, Risk Management, and Compliance functions, including Asset Protection, Investigations, Food Safety, Healt...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Bakery Manager

    Bakery Manager

    Albertsons Company • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Exemplifies and ensures strong customer service in all aspects of the job.Directs and controls the operation of the Bakery Department to achieve sales and profit objectives.Champions corporate and ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Restaurant General Manager

    Restaurant General Manager

    Taco Bell • Henderson, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The starting pay for this position is between $18.BENEFITS : DRG Cares Grant Program - Grants to assist employees with life challenges and financial assistance DRG Savings Marketplace- Exclusive acc...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Territory Manager- BBQ / Outdoor Living

    Territory Manager- BBQ / Outdoor Living

    Zwilling J A Henckels LLC • Las Vegas, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are looking for 2 Territory Managers to manage all business facets of retail accounts including sales, administration, and communication for independent BBQ / Outdoor Living / Appliance retailers a...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Store Manager - Spencer's

    Store Manager - Spencer's

    Spencer's • Henderson, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Benefits include : Company Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay, Monthly Sales Bonus, Yearly Shrink Bonus, Champions Club Bonus, Contest Prize Awards, 40...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    BOH Supervisor

    BOH Supervisor

    King's Fish House - Henderson • Henderson, NV, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built".With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart and spectacular seafood dishes to delight our Guests, come j...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]