OUR MISSION

At Circus, headquartered in Hamburg with offices in Berlin and Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.
Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food.
Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity’s most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.
Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

BASE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 10+ years in multi-site food safety/QA management in the fresh/ultra-fresh food sector.
• Strong understanding of ISO 22000, IFS Certification, and food safety regulations for equipment.
• Experience in vendor management, food hygiene auditing, and developing continuous improvement cleaning programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in German and prior experience with OKRs.
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
• Familiarity with quality management software (e.g., Safefood 360, Intelex).
• Previous experience in a fast-paced start-up or high-growth environment.

As the Head of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (QA), you will be at the forefront of commercializing our Robotic Kitchen, ensuring that each step in our process upholds the highest standards in food safety and quality. Working across engineering, culinary, and procurement teams, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of our products, from ingredient sourcing to robotic preparation, setting a new standard for autonomous food safety.