The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food safety, technical or quality role within food manufacturing, foodservice, hospitality or retail food environments.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles (minimum Level 3).
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations, allergen management and food safety legislation in the UK.
• Experience conducting audits or internal inspections and managing corrective actions.
• Practical understanding of product specifications and supplier approval processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage teams.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused with strong attention to detail.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related discipline.
• Experience with multi-site or franchise operations.
• Strong IT skills with experience managing technical data within digital systems.

Covering Central region  -  Mildlands / Wales area 

Food safety, along with the safety of our teams and customers, is of paramount importance to the organisation. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards while fostering a strong safety culture across all areas of the business.
The Assistant Technical & Compliance Manager will support the delivery of food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all UK sites. The role is responsible for supplier assurance, technical auditing, food safety management systems and product information compliance.
Working closely with Operations, Procurement and external suppliers, the successful candidate will help ensure consistent compliance with company standards and UK food safety legislation. The role will also support the continuous improvement of technical systems, procedures and supplier management processes. This position plays a key role in embedding a proactive food safety culture and supporting the organisation in maintaining audit readiness across all sites.

Key Responsibilities
(list not exhaustive)
Technical & Quality Management
• Coordinate microbiological and surveillance testing programmes in line with agreed schedules, reviewing and monitoring results.
• Liaise with external laboratories to investigate adverse results and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Conduct cleaning validation and verification activities across sites.
• Support the delivery of technical and quality improvement projects, including system updates, procedural improvements and process validations.
• Monitor and report technical KPIs, identifying trends and recommending improvements to site p