International Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

September 15, 2026

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About the position

As the Manager, International Food Safety and Quality Assurance, you will work closely with team members on the International Partnerships & New Ventures team. The International Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager will support Chipotle’s licensed partners by partnering with suppliers, distributors, and others to develop and manage a world class Food Safety and Quality Assurance program. This individual is a champion for food safety and quality improvement programs throughout the supply chain and is driving continuous awareness and improvement in these areas. This candidate will write projects, studies and reports detailing improvements to achieve our food safety and quality goals.

Responsibilities

Support Chipotle’s partnership business in Mexico
In partnership with international operators and the domestic Chipotle FSQA team, develop and implement a comprehensive food safety and quality assurance strategy for international partnerships and joint ventures that uphold Chipotle’s industry-leading standards.
Conducting food safety and quality assessments at distribution centers, suppliers, and restaurants (as needed)
Work as a partner with both Chipotle and licensee supplier base and distributors to evaluate current programs and help them implement industry leading food safety and quality programs
Working with our supplier and laboratory partners to analyze data, collect samples and update necessary business and quality documentation
Establishing procedures for data collection with our suppliers and utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) to analyze results
Working with project leads on food safety and process improvement projects and summarizing result
Spend up to 50% time as needed in restaurants teaching, training and coaching field leadership
Perform a mix of announced and unannounced visits and use a visit guide to document all observations
Monitor 3rd party audit results, regulatory visit results, and other factors to target your visits to make the biggest impact
Participate in operations leadership meetings and events to ensure consistent messaging and influence Food Safety culture
Be an expert at all Chipotle policies and procedures so you can assess adherence and provide coaching during visits

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
5-8 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience, plus 1-3 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience conducting supplier and distribution center audits, assessments, and quality evaluations.
Strong knowledge of food science, microbiology, food preparation techniques, and quality management systems.
Ability to lead and execute food research, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
Skilled in data analysis, reporting, critical thinking, and using insights to support business decisions.
Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of domestic and international food regulations, including nutrition and allergen requirements.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems
Willing to travel 50-60% for supplier and distribution center audits, perform sensory evaluations, and support projects beyond core responsibilities as needed.

Nice-to-haves

bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k
sick leave
vacation time

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