Quality and Food Safety Chief

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the quality management and food safety system within an international catering group operating at Bishkek Airport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining Quality Management and Food Safety systems (ISO standards and others)
• Planning and conducting internal audits and ensuring closure of non-conformities
• Coordinating and supporting external and regulatory audits/inspections
• Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements across all operational areas (storage, sales, service)
• Managing and updating documentation (procedures, instructions, policies)
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality and food safety
• Leading corrective and preventive actions for identified issues
• Organizing laboratory testing (product samples, water, swabs) and monitoring results
• Delivering food safety training to staff according to training plans
• Participating in the opening of new outlets from a food safety perspective (risk and infrastructure assessment)
• Managing supplier approval, audits, and performance evaluation
• Handling customer complaints related to food safety in coordination with central teams
• Supporting product recall and withdrawal processes when required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or a related field
• Experience in Quality Assurance / Food Safety (Retail, Manufacturing, or HoReCa preferred)
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality management systems (ISO, HACCP, etc.)
• English level: Intermediate or higher
• Strong documentation, auditing, and reporting skills
• Structured thinking, attention to detail, and high responsibility

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in an international retail environment
• Involvement in developing quality systems across a retail network
• Professional growth in the field of food safety and quality management
• Exposure to international standards and best practices