Quality Assurance Jobs at DO & CO AG
DO & CO AG is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety, compliance, and quality excellence across its UK luxury airline catering operations. This senior role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on food safety leader with a passion for high-end cuisine, regulatory excellence, and team development within a fast-paced, premium food production environment. Apply for the Quality Assurance Jobs in the UK.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
- Company: DO & CO AG
- Industry: Luxury Airline Catering / Food Production
- Location: Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Reporting To: Executive Team & Head Office
- Key Standards: HACCP, FSSC 22000, HALAL, GMP, Codex Alimentarius
About the Company:
DO & CO AG is a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment, renowned for delivering world-class airline catering, hospitality, and premium food experiences. The company combines culinary artistry with uncompromising quality and safety standards, serving some of the world’s most discerning airline passengers. DO & CO fosters a collaborative, family-driven culture that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Educational Requirements for the QA Manager Role:
- BS in Food Science or related discipline
- HACCP & Food Hygiene Certification (mandatory)
- Proven experience in a similar Quality Assurance leadership role within food production or catering
- Strong understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Sustainability principles
Key Responsibilities of the QA Manager:
- Lead, develop, and motivate UK-based Quality Auditors across all DO & CO UK units
- Implement and continuously improve Food Safety & HACCP systems in line with Codex Alimentarius
- Ensure compliance with HALAL requirements and manage annual certifications
- Plan and conduct Supplier Audits, ensuring all raw materials meet DO & CO specifications
- Manage scheduled audits including Hygiene, Glass & Foreign Body, GMP, and HACCP audits
- Liaise with EHO, FSA, and external certification bodies to maintain regulatory compliance
- Drive achievement of FSSC 22000 certification and third-party audit success
- Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring corrective actions
- Maintain controlled documentation, specifications, and recipe approvals
- Analyze supplier data using statistical interpretation to support approvals
- Deliver accurate, timely quality reports to Executive Team and Head Office
- Collaborate with Executive Chefs, Operations Managers, and Production teams to ensure food safety
- Act as a strategic quality leader, exceeding targets while nurturing DO & CO culture
Skills Required for the QA Manager Role:
- Strong leadership and people-management capability
- Expert knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, HALAL, and Food Safety legislation
- Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- High attention to detail with strong documentation control expertise
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Confident problem-solver with a hands-on, proactive mindset
Benefits of the Quality Assurance Jobs:
- Competitive salary package
- Free on-site meals, saving time and money
- Employee referral rewards through the Refer a Friend Scheme
- Comprehensive in-house training and development programs
- Genuine national and international career progression opportunities
- A culture that values innovation, ownership, and new ideas
- Opportunity to represent a globally recognised luxury brand
- A role where your leadership has real operational and strategic impact
