Manager, Restaurant Food Safety

At Pizza Hut, we are passionate about our food. Our dedication to pizza sets us apart, but it is our people who drive our business success. As part of the Yum! family—which includes KFC, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill—we are proud to be part of the world's largest restaurant company, boasting nearly 55,000 restaurants in over 155 countries. Based in Plano, TX, Pizza Hut Global (PHG) is committed to becoming the most beloved global brand and achieving rapid growth across all markets. We have ambitious plans for the next five years, aiming for significant expansion in an increasingly competitive market.

This position will be responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality standards for Pizza Hut US with a 35% focus on the Global Restaurant Team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the US Restaurant and Supply Food Safety Program.
• Oversee a Supply Food Safety category using restaurant expertise to drive farm to fork compliance.
• Establish a comprehensive 1–5-year roadmap for PH US restaurant food safety with a global overview that aligns with Yum FSQ goals, operational strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the US liaison for restaurant quality and food safety as changes in YUM quality compliance is required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with US senior leaders, Operations, and Supply Chain to align efforts and ensure the restaurant food safety strategy is successful.
• Monitor and drive the food safety, quality, and supplier performance for assigned food categories. Connect with key partners to develop and promote positive business results through open communication and strong partnerships.
• Drive superior quality products by leading and providing daily support for the PH FSQ Product Evaluation program and continuing to enhance and develop the future strategy of this program.
• Utilize specification management, supplier audits, product evaluations, and non-conformance monitoring to ensure compliance to all Pizza Hut standards and specifications. Partner with our Third-Party Restaurant Food Safety Audit Team to ensure standards are clear and applied correctly to drive continuous improvement with our supplier base.
• Work with product development suppliers, RSCS, and Operations teams to onboard new suppliers and ingredients to support menu strategy.
• Support new product innovation, providing technical knowledge of supplier process capabilities and providing suggestions or alternatives that help move these projects forward for the business.
• Will oversee the product evaluation program to ensure consistent delivery of superior product quality for both U.S. and internationally distributed products manufactured in the U.S.
• Leads, develops, and mentors a high-performing team by prioritizing regular 1:1s, coaching, and feedback, fostering a culture of continuous growth and development.

Required Qualifications:

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in restaurant; supply chain food safety and global experience is a plus.
• Extensive experience in Food Safety and Quality system auditing, process capabilities, manufacturing, root cause analysis, environmental monitoring, as well as HACCP. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of government regulations and the roles of FDA, USDA, Food Code, and Crisis Management. 
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of economic metrics pertinent to facility and business operations.
• Core Skills: Proven leadership and team-building abilities. 
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and data management skills. 
• Practical problem solver who offers scientifically supported recommendations for testing methods and collaborates with teams to enhance quality programs. 
• Highly motivated and driven by professional and personal development goals.
• Communication: Strong communication skills both written and oral. 
• Collaboration: Exemplifies living the ‘Taking People with You’ culture of Pizza Hut. 
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organization, data management, and analysis. 
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (with focus on Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understands diverse working styles. 
• Leads with heart, smart, and courage. 
• Prioritizes people’s growth and inclusivity within the team. 
• High focus on people building and growing. 
• Maintains a positive attitude focused on customer service and food safety culture. 
• Develops and sustains strong, effective relationships across the organization and with external suppliers and consultants. 
• Effectively works with a wide variety of individual management styles.
• Travel 20-30%

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Food Science (desirable), Biology, Food Engineering, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field.

Salary Range: $129,000 to $140,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.

Our People & Culture

We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays 
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

Giving Back

As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.

Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).