Hygiene Officer
Summary
Oversee food safety, hygiene, and sanitation across a luxury hotel property, conducting audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and local regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across the property.
- Conduct regular hygiene inspections and audits in all food preparation and service areas.
- Monitor and maintain HACCP procedures and food safety management systems.
- Coordinate routine microbiological and water quality testing as required.
- Conduct hygiene and food safety training sessions for team members.
- Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain hygiene records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Work closely with the Culinary, Stewarding, and Food & Beverage teams to maintain the highest hygiene standards.
- Support pre-opening hygiene initiatives, audits, and operational readiness activities.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Hygiene Officer or Food Safety role, preferably within luxury hospitality.
- HACCP certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and sanitation practices.
- Experience in conducting hygiene audits and inspections.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic are required.
- Previous pre-opening experience is preferred.