Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FoodTech)

TL;DR

Director, Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FoodTech): Leading and scaling food safety excellence across NYC operations with an accent on regulatory compliance, data-driven safety systems, and risk mitigation. Focus on designing scalable HACCP programs, managing FDA/USDA interactions, and embedding food safety into high-volume production design.

Location: Onsite in New York, New York, United States

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

Company

A food marketplace platform that connects professional chefs with customers to deliver high-quality, fresh, ready-to-eat meals.

What you will do

• Drive the end-to-end food safety strategy for NYC operations, aligning with growth and marketplace expansion goals.
• Serve as the executive on-site leader accountable for regulatory compliance, audit performance, and food safety outcomes.
• Manage all regulatory interactions with FDA, USDA, and local agencies, ensuring inspection readiness.
• Design and evolve scalable food safety systems and preventive controls (HACCP, sanitation, cold chain) for high-volume production.
• Establish and monitor food safety KPIs and risk indicators to proactively identify trends and mitigate risks.
• Build and scale a high-performing food safety organization through hiring, coaching, and leadership development.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work onsite in New York, NY.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Required credentials: HACCP, PCQI, and/or Certified Food Safety Manager.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety/quality within ready-to-eat or high-compliance food production.
• Deep expertise in FDA and USDA regulatory frameworks and risk-based safety systems.
• Proven track record of scaling food safety programs in complex, high-growth operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and 401k plan.
• Equity through a Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
• Unlimited PTO and a 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.
• Bi-annual performance bonuses and monthly hirify.global meal credits.
• Wellness perks including fitness subsidies and access to a nutritional coach.
• Paid family and compassionate leave.