Food Technologist 12 Month Contract

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST – HOSPITALITY & FOOD SAFETY Premium Food Retail & Hospitality Central London Fixed Term Contract ASAP Start Potential to develop into a permanent opportunity Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most prestigious premium food retail and hospitality businesses to appoint a Food Technologist into its Food Technical team. This is a hands-on, operational Food Safety role supporting a high-profile restaurant and hospitality portfolio. We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with the confidence to work directly with chefs, restaurant teams and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain exceptional standards. The Role You’ll work across restaurants and kitchens, helping teams deliver consistently high standards of Food Safety, hygiene and compliance. Key responsibilities will include: * Restaurant Food Safety and hygiene inspections * Reviewing menus, allergens and product information * Supporting new restaurant, menu and product launches * Coaching chefs and restaurant teams on Food Safety standards * Identifying compliance gaps and driving corrective actions * Supporting HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems * Investigating Food Safety and quality issues * Maintaining strong due diligence and Technical documentation * Working closely with Operations, Chefs, Product Development and project teams * Driving continuous improvement and a positive Food Safety culture What We’re Looking For This role will suit someone from a strong hospitality, restaurant, foodservice or premium retail background who enjoys being close to the operation. We’re particularly interested in experience across: * Hospitality Compliance | Restaurant Food Safety | Hygiene Inspections | Menu & Allergen Reviews | HACCP | Restaurant Launches | Team Coaching | Food Safety Culture Ideally, you’ll have: * Experience within restaurants, hospitality, foodservice, hotels, contract catering or premium food retail * Strong practical Food Safety and hygiene knowledge * Experience carrying out Food Safety or compliance inspections * Confidence coaching and influencing chefs and operational teams * Experience supporting menu reviews, allergens or new launches * Good working knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems * Understanding of UK Food Safety legislation * Level 3 Food Safety and/or Level 3 HACCP would be advantageous * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills * A practical, solutions-focused approach Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can walk into a restaurant or kitchen, identify where standards can improve and work collaboratively with the team to make that improvement happen. Who Could This Suit? You may currently be working as a: Food Technologist | Food Safety Specialist | Food Safety Advisor | Hospitality Compliance Manager | Technical Executive | Quality & Compliance Manager Experience within multi-site restaurants, premium hospitality, hotels, food halls, contract catering or foodservice would be particularly relevant. Why Consider It? This is an opportunity to work within an exceptionally high-profile premium hospitality environment where Food Safety, quality and customer experience are central to the brand. You’ll gain exposure across: Restaurant Compliance | Food Safety | Menu Reviews | New Openings | HACCP | Operational Coaching | Product Launches | Continuous Improvement Competitive package + excellent benefits. There is also potential for the opportunity to develop into a permanent position, subject to business requirements. Interested?