What Jobs are available for Restaurants in Seaham?

At Food Alert, we’re passionate about making food safety simple, practical, and people-focused. Our consultants work with clients across the UK and Ireland, helping businesses of all shapes and sizes stay compliant and confident in their operations.

We’ve built trusted partnerships with some of the UK’s most recognisable hospitality brands - including Dishoom, BrewDog, and The Ivy Collection - as well as independent operators, retail groups, and leisure businesses nationwide.

We’re proud to be part of The Citation Group , one of the UK’s leading providers of Health & Safety, HR, Employment Law, and ISO services. With over 110,000 clients, 15 acquisitions in three years, and the backing of KKR, Hg Capital, and HarbourVest, our growth is accelerating and we want you to be part of it.

We don’t just offer jobs - we build careers that inspire and empower. We’re a fast-paced, forward-thinking group that values action over politics, people over process, and passion in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same. One day you might be auditing a Michelin-star restaurant, the next a boutique hotel or high-street café.

You’ll be:

• Conducting food safety and health & safety inspections and audits at client sites.
• Producing clear, practical reports and recommendations.
• Delivering risk assessments (including occupational, manual handling, PPE).
• Supporting new client onboarding and our digital compliance platform, Alert65.
• Providing tailored advice, consultancy and training to clients across varied environments.
• Acting as account manager for a portfolio of hospitality clients.
• Investigating food safety incidents (e.g. allergens, contamination, food poisoning).
• Contributing to our Advice Line rota and internal continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong background in food safety and/or health & safety auditing, ideally within hospitality.
• Level 4 Food Safety qualification (essential).
• A BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Experience with higher-risk sites (e.g. hotels, leisure, spa environments) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Adaptable, relationship-driven, and confident influencing clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Who You Are

You’re personable, curious, and love working with people. You take pride in helping businesses get things right, not just ticking boxes. You’re confident giving advice, practical in your approach, and you care about the detail.

If you’re already an auditor, great. If you’re an experienced food safety or hospitality professional ready to step up, we’ll give you the training, tools, and mentoring to help you succeed.

Why Join Us

Tailored on-the-job training, mentoring and clear progression paths.

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 festive ‘gift days’.

Enhanced leave (including marriage and new grandparent leave).

Healthcare cash plan, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.

Referral bonuses, incentive vouchers and regular socials — we celebrate our wins!

Be part of a national, growing team that’s shaping the future of food safety.

• Develop and refine best-practice cleaning and sanitation protocols for diverse settings, with a focus on food production and service.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and hygiene audits of client facilities, identifying potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Provide expert advice and training recommendations to operational teams on effective cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and infection control.
• Ensure adherence to all local, national, and international hygiene, health, and safety legislation and standards.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated on emerging hygiene technologies, products, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with account managers and client representatives to deliver tailored hygiene solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to the development of innovative hygiene strategies that enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• A degree or higher national diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a hygiene management or specialist role, preferably within the food service or hospitality industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, and best practices in industrial cleaning and disinfection.
• Experience with conducting audits and developing comprehensive hygiene management plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders remotely.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for documentation, reporting, and virtual collaboration.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to managing responsibilities in a remote setting.
• Certification from a recognized professional body (e.g., CIEH, RSPH) is advantageous.