At wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to lifewe’re looking for a technical manager to join us for a 6 month fixed term contractthe role |we are looking for an experienced technical manager to join our food technical team on a 6 month FTCyou will be responsible for the co-ordination + completion of activities in relation to food safety + quality + integrity + sustainability + allergen + nutrition controlkey accountabilitiessupply chain food safety, quality + integrityallergen + nutritional compliancesupplier performance management, inc supplier audits and visits, supplier performance reviewstechnical scorecard completion, review and trendingfacilitating the new menu launch process + managing sample requests for lab testingassessing product specifications and raw material information to determine correct + accurate informationrepresent and promote technical integrityensuring that the company meets its legal and ethical responsibilitiesensuring all food safety issues + complaints are resolved or escalated appropriatelyto liaise with the other teams and give accurate advice as required on matters of food safety + allergen compliance + nutrition in relation to food + drink ingredientsprovide accurate compliance reporting periodically to drive business improvementmaintain menu launch technical processpreparation and review of allergen and nutritional guidesmaintaining up to date ingredient specification, supplier information and allergen and nutritional information for both ingredients and finished dishessupport driving sustainability, welfare, and ethical trading throughout the supply chainmaintain supplier supply chain traceability for meat, fish and producewhat we look for |a degree qualification in food science and nutrition or related disciplineminimum five years in technical management role in the industrycompetence in supplier management + raw material management + risk assessmentshaccp level 3 minimumsound knowledge + understanding of taccp + vaccpknowledge + understanding of food safety gfsi accreditation standards schemesound knowledge + understanding of allergen management + nutritional regulationsknowledge + understanding of industry’s sustainability and welfare standardsexperience of working with horizon scanning + finn + rasffrestaurant operational awareness + knowledge would be beneficialgood communicator with strong interpersonal skillsstrong it skills, specifically excel + databasesattention to detailability to travelstrong organisational skills + planning + prioritising + self-motivating + team playerpassion for foodour perks + quirks |a competitive annual salarydiscretionary 20% bonus opportunity per yearwagamama food allowanceprivate healthcarepension contribution25 days holiday + all bank holidaysvarious discount across retail, hospitality + leisureinternal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growthkintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half payfinancial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in lifethe wagamama way |kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planetthree whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open mindsall we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different be you, be wagamamawagamama is proudly part of disability confident