Head QHSE 100% (m/f/d)
- 21 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Kloten
Job summary
We're looking for a Head QHSE to lead our quality and safety initiatives. This is a great opportunity within a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Develop and implement company-wide QHSE strategy with management.
- Promote a proactive safety and quality culture across all locations.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
Skills
- Degree in Quality Management, Food Safety, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards and HACCP regulations.
- Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
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About the job
We are looking for a
Head QHSE 100% (m/f/d)
Your area of responsibility
- Development and implementation of the company-wide QHSE strategy in close cooperation with the management and the European management.
- Promotion of a proactive safety, quality and sustainability culture throughout Switzerland across all locations, together with an employee in Western Switzerland.
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements as well as internal standards and management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HACCP) including recertifications.
- Analysis of incidents, management of corrective actions and continuous improvement of QHSE processes.
- Consulting and support of managers and operations on all QHSE-relevant topics.
Your profile
- Completed studies in quality management, food safety, environmental management, safety engineering or comparable education.
- Several years of professional experience (at least 5 years) in a leading QHSE/HSEQ role, preferably in gastronomy, hospitality, communal catering or the food industry.
- Sound knowledge of the standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as well as experience with HACCP and food safety standards.
- Analytical, structured and solution-oriented working style with strong implementation skills.
- Fluent German skills as well as very good French and English skills.
- Willingness to travel within Switzerland.
- You work Monday to Friday with flexible hours, either in our attractive Service Centre in Kloten, from home or directly in our operations.
Your benefits
- Various development and career opportunities - also internationally
- Modern Learning & Development programme for the internal training and further education of our employees
- Support for external further training
- Family-friendly and regulated working hours* (Mon to Fri, no weekend or evening work)
- Part-time positions are possible at all levels
- 16 weeks maternity leave / 2 weeks paternity leave (above statutory compensation level)
- Purchase of holiday credits with generous employer contribution
- Home office option and free parking for our employees in the Service Centres
- Certified as a Friendly Workspace since 2015 for systematic occupational health management
- Above statutory accident coverage
Your application
For questions about the recruitment process, Julia Bachmann, Human Resources Manager, will be happy to provide information.
Who we are
With the sector-specific brands Eurest, Scolarest, Medirest, Eurest Services, Rapport Guest Services, Compass Consulting and Compass Catering, we, Compass Group (Switzerland) AG, are active in corporate catering, event catering as well as in reception desk and hospitality services. As a member of Compass Group PLC, the world’s leading foodservice company – with over 580,000 employees in around 30 countries – we skilfully combine international expertise with local commitment and bring people together thanks to our passion for contemporary cuisine and creating an atmosphere of unique hospitality.
Our recruitment process
Thank you for your online application! We review your documents with great interest, carefully check everything and then make an initial selection from all applications. Afterwards, we will contact you and keep you informed about the next steps.
The steps in the personal introduction process unfold like a 4-course menu:
