Looking for an experienced Quality Senior Executive to join a growing QSR & Cloud Kitchen Food Safety & Quality team. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in food safety compliance, quality assurance, inventory audits, and operational hygiene within the QSR, restaurant, catering, or cloud kitchen industry.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all outlets comply with FSSAI regulations, HACCP principles, ISO 22000 requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.If you are passionate about food safety, quality management, compliance auditing, and continuous improvement, this opportunity offers an excellent platform to advance your career.
Job Title: Quality Senior Executive (Food Safety & Quality)
Industry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Cloud Kitchen
Job Location: Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience Required: 3–4 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable FSSAI regulations, catering guidelines, and food safety standards.
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve HACCP-based Food Safety Management Systems across multiple outlets.
- Ensure consistent implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).
- Conduct routine food safety, hygiene, quality, and compliance audits at QSR and cloud kitchen outlets.
- Perform inventory audits by reviewing inventory records, stock movement, and identifying discrepancies.
- Coordinate with outlet teams to investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Handle and resolve customer complaints related to food quality and food safety in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems.
- Monitor daily operational hygiene and ensure food handling practices meet company and regulatory standards.
- Prepare, maintain, and update audit reports, inspection records, corrective action plans (CAPA), and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate and monitor pest control programs to ensure effective pest management across all facilities.
- Work closely with operations, production, procurement, warehouse, and store teams to maintain compliance.
- Conduct internal inspections and recommend process improvements to enhance food safety and operational efficiency.
- Provide food safety guidance and training to outlet staff whenever required.
- Follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening food safety culture across all locations.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline.
- Additional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, Internal Auditor, or Food Safety Management Systems will be an advantage.
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Compliance, or Inventory Auditing.
- Experience in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Cloud Kitchens, Food Delivery Kitchens, Catering, or Food Manufacturing is preferred.
- Hands-on experience conducting food safety inspections and internal audits.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations and food safety compliance.
- Working knowledge of HACCP principles.
- Experience with ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems.
- Understanding of GMP, GHP, sanitation, and hygiene management.
- Experience in inventory auditing and stock verification.
- Knowledge of pest control management practices.
- Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple outlets.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and audit documentation.
The ideal candidate is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced QSR or cloud kitchen environment and possess strong auditing and inventory management skills.
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