About the Role
The Quality Assurance Manager, based in NYC, is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance programs across corporate dining operations, purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory management functions within a multi-unit, premier hospitality corporate dining operation in NYC. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations, DOH, company standards, brand requirements, and operational procedures while maintaining product quality, inventory integrity, and cost control.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality assurance programs for all food and beverage outlets.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, local health department regulations, FDA guidelines, and company standards.
- Conduct routine inspections of kitchens, bars, restaurants, commissaries, and storage areas.
- Monitor food preparation, handling, storage, and service practices to ensure food safety compliance.
- Review product specifications and quality standards for all food, beverage, and operating supplies.
- Investigate guest complaints related to food quality, safety, and service standards and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain all food safety records, certifications, audits, and documentation.
- Coordinate third-party inspections and regulatory audits.
- Develop and conduct food safety and quality assurance training programs for management and staff.
- Standardize quality assurance procedures across corporate dining outlets and operational units.
- Conduct routine site visits and operational assessments.
- Ensure consistent execution of company standards throughout the complex.
- Support new outlet openings, renovations, and operational transitions.
- Work with department leaders to develop corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
- Monitor key performance indicators related to quality, food safety, inventory accuracy, and operational compliance.
- Ensure all deliveries are inspected for quality, quantity, temperature, freshness, and compliance with specifications.
- Develop receiving procedures and inspection checklists.
- Verify proper documentation of all incoming products and supplies.
- Monitor receiving staff performance and compliance with established procedures.
- Reject and document products that fail to meet quality standards.
- Ensure proper product rotation and handling upon receipt.
- Train managers and employees on food safety, sanitation, receiving procedures, inventory controls, and quality standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and operational performance.
- Mentor department supervisors and managers on compliance and quality management practices.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
About the Company
- Restaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!
- Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A!
- Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
- Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
- We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
