Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance across all U.S. operations. This role will establish and maintain food safety standards, oversee product labeling and allergen management, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local food regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FDA, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate responses to government inspections and inquiries.
• Establish and maintain food safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Allergen & Product Labeling Management

• Review and verify ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and nutritional labeling for all products.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labeling requirements, including FDA regulations and applicable state requirements.
• Maintain accurate ingredient and allergen information, including changes to recipes and raw materials.

Ingredient & Product Compliance

• Review ingredient specifications and documentation for imported and locally sourced materials.
• Coordinate with Korea HQ, suppliers, and manufacturers to verify product formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain product-level ingredient, allergen, and nutritional information.

Store Food Safety Management

• Develop and implement food safety guidelines and SOPs for all stores.
• Conduct regular store audits and inspections, including sanitation, food handling, storage, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Provide food safety training and corrective action guidance to store employees.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify potential food safety risks and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain documentation and records required for regulatory compliance.
• Establish a scalable food safety management system to support future store expansion and franchising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in the U.S. foodservice or food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, allergen requirements, and state/local food safety regulations.
• Experience with food safety audits, HACCP, and food protection programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers, government inspectors, store operations teams, U.S. operations, and overseas headquarters.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Korean language proficiency is preferred but not required.
• HACCP, ServSafe Food Protection Manager, or PCQI certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement savings with Company Match
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Parking/Transportation Stipend (Depending on office location))