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A prestigious luxury hospitality group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Food Safety Manager to oversee food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance across hotel food and beverage operations. The successful candidate will support the implementation of world-class food safety management systems, ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, and maintain the highest hygiene standards expected in a five-star luxury environment.
This position requires extensive experience in HACCP implementation, food safety auditing, stewarding operations, regulatory compliance, and staff training while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities
Food Safety & HACCP Management
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the hotel’s HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality Food Code, HACCP principles, and international food safety standards.
- Conduct routine food safety inspections throughout kitchens, restaurants, food storage areas, banquet facilities, and staff cafeterias.
- Monitor food handling practices, temperature controls, cross-contamination prevention, allergen management, and sanitation procedures.
- Review and verify food safety records, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
- Investigate food safety incidents and implement preventive and corrective measures.
Stewarding & Hygiene Supervision
- Supervise the stewarding department to ensure cleanliness of kitchens, food preparation areas, dishwashing sections, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities.
- Monitor cleaning schedules and sanitation programs across all food service operations.
- Ensure proper chemical handling, sanitation procedures, and equipment maintenance.
- Verify that cleaning activities comply with food safety standards and hotel operating procedures.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in all back-of-house food production areas.
Audits & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate internal HACCP audits and food safety inspections.
- Prepare departments for Dubai Municipality inspections and third-party food safety audits.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly following audit findings.
- Maintain food safety documentation, records, SOPs, and audit reports.
- Monitor compliance with local health regulations and hotel food safety policies.
Training & Staff Development
- Deliver food safety induction programs for new employees.
- Conduct regular HACCP, personal hygiene, sanitation, allergen awareness, and food handling training sessions.
- Educate employees on hazard identification, risk prevention, near-miss reporting, and food safety best practices.
- Promote a strong food safety culture across culinary, stewarding, and food & beverage teams.
- Evaluate staff competency through practical assessments and refresher training.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Support accident investigations and prepare reports according to company procedures.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
- Monitor personal hygiene standards, PPE usage, and grooming policies.
- Identify workplace hazards and recommend preventive measures.
- Participate in emergency response and food recall procedures when required.
Guest Satisfaction & Quality Assurance
- Investigate and resolve food safety-related guest complaints promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate with culinary and service teams to maintain exceptional food quality and hygiene standards.
- Escalate significant food safety concerns to senior management.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives throughout hotel operations.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- HACCP Certification (Mandatory).
- Certified HACCP Auditor preferred.
- Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent certification.
- Additional certifications in ISO 22000, Internal Auditing, or Food Hygiene will be an advantage.
Experience – Food Safety Manager
- 5–8 years of food safety experience in hospitality or luxury hotel operations.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a 5-star luxury hotel.
- Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety compliance.
- Experience coordinating regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
- Strong understanding of Dubai Municipality Food Safety Regulations.
- Experience delivering food safety training programs.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of HACCP principles and Food Safety Management Systems
- Dubai Municipality Food Code compliance
- Food hygiene and sanitation management
- Internal and external audit coordination
- Risk assessment and hazard analysis
- Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
- Food safety documentation and record management
- Staff coaching and training
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Time management and organizational skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred Candidate Profile
- HACCP Certified Auditor.
- Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Customer-focused with a proactive approach to food safety.
- Able to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.