Compliance Officer at Artcaffe Coffee and Bakery

• Artcaffe is a leading hospitality group renowned for exceptional dining experiences across Kenya. As we expand, we're seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer to safeguard our operations against regulatory risks and maintain our goldstandard compliance across all locations.

Your Impact

• You'll be the guardian of our legal and operational integrity, ensuring every branch meets:
• National/county licensing mandates
• OSHA health & safety standards
• TRA hospitality regulations
• Food handler certification protocols
• Immigration compliance for expatriate staff

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Mastery
• Secure/renew 20+ critical licenses (trade, health, signage) for all branches
• Lead new branch compliance launches  no openings without full clearance
• Manage all Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) certifications
• Workplace Safety Leadership
• Conduct surprise OSHA audits & drive corrective actions
• Maintain 100% valid food handler certifications through biannual medical coordination Strategic Compliance Management
• Develop realtime compliance dashboards tracking 200+ regulatory milestones
• Rate branches via standardized audits (license validity, documentation, safety)
• Brief executives on emerging county regulations and risk exposure
• Field Operations
• Monthly branch inspections across Kenya
• Onsite staff training for license display/documentation protocols

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law/Public Admin/Environmental Health
• 3+ years compliance experience (hospitality/FMCG preferred)
• Licensing Guru: Deep knowledge of Kenyan business permits & county regulations
• OSHA Specialist: Audit experience with corrective action planning
• TechSavvy: Advanced Excel + compliance tracking systems