Head of Food & Health Safety, Continental Europe

Location: Paris, France
Travel: 80% across Continental Europe (DACH – Frankfurt, Spain – Madrid, Nordics – Oslo, France – Paris)
Languages: French (required), English (business language)

About the Role

This is a newly created position, designed to lead and implement Food and People Safety strategies across multi-brand, multi-unit sites in high-traffic travel locations.

The role involves regular audits with government agencies and ensuring compliance across multiple European markets.

Reporting to senior leadership, this role will set new safety standards and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food and health safety policies across Continental Europe.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regional safety regulations.
• Provide strategic leadership in food and people safety, overseeing multiple brands and locations.
• Work closely with government agencies and industry regulators on compliance and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and site-level teams to enhance safety culture and training.
• Monitor key safety metrics and report findings to senior leadership.
• Lead crisis management efforts and respond to safety-related incidents.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Food & Safety expertise with a proven background in compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading multi-brand, multi-unit sites (e.g., Burger King is acceptable, but candidates should have experience across multiple brands and locations).
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution—design, implement, and follow through on safety initiatives.
• Fluent French speaker, with ability to work in a Paris-based office.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills (business language).
• Experience working with government audits and compliance standards.
• Previous leadership in high-traffic environments such as travel retail, quick-service restaurants, or food service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: €negotiable + Global Bonus Scheme (30%)
• Car Allowance
• French Local Contract (including pension and medical benefits)

This role is a unique opportunity to build a food and people safety framework from the ground up across multiple European markets.

If you are passionate about safety leadership in a high-growth, multi-brand environment, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

For further details, apply today or send your CV to clay@corecruitment.com.

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