About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Responsibilities
Team Intro

At ByteDance, our commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace transcends borders. The Food and Beverage team promotes best practices and supports the business by elevating and creating unique employee and client food and beverage experiences. Our team focuses on implementing industry knowledge across our global portfolio, providing special food and beverage opportunities, creating leading operating standards and deploying innovative ideas that engage our team.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the regional food safety programme.

2. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, standards, and policies across all regional operations.

3. Establish and enhance food safety risk management frameworks, controls, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.

4. Develop and deliver regional food safety training, guidance, and best-practice resources to support operational excellence.

5. Partner with internal teams, vendors, regulators, and external stakeholders to drive adherence to food safety standards and requirements.

6. Define, monitor, and report on food safety KPIs, SOPs, dashboards, and other data-driven tools to measure programme effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

7. Drive innovation in food safety by supporting new sites, evolving food service models, emerging technologies, and industry-leading practices.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

2. At least 5 years experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related field, ideally across multiple countries or regions.

3. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.

HACCP certification or an equivalent food safety qualification.

4. Experience developing and implementing food safety management systems, quality assurance programmes, and risk controls.

5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.

6. Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, including occasional short-notice travel.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional, vendor, and business stakeholders.

2. Strong project management, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

3. Experience leading audits, inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action programmes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear presentations to diverse audiences.

4. Experience designing and implementing food safety programmes within large, multinational organisations.

ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certification.

5. Experience leveraging technology, data analytics, or AI-powered tools to enhance food safety programmes and operational efficiency.

APAC Food Safety Manager