Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a Food Safety & Hygiene Manager to implement and oversee programs ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and environmental standards. The candidate will develop EHS and HACCP manuals, conduct audits, provide training, and liaise with authorities to maintain a safe environment. Ideal applicants have strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience in relevant management systems. This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence hotel safety and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing EHS and HACCP programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental and food safety standards.
• Proven ability in conducting audits and fostering safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review EHS and HACCP manuals for compliance.
• Implement EHS management systems in accordance with standards.
• Conduct training programs for colleagues on EHS-related topics.
• Lead audits to promote compliance with safety regulations.
• Report hotel EHS management performance to authorities.

Skills

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

HACCP compliance

Safety culture development

Regulatory knowledge

Training development

Job description

As a Food Safety & Hygiene Manager, your role involves implementing and overseeing programs to ensure the hotel complies with corporate, federal, and local sanitation, food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards. You will drive and coordinate the implementation of EHS & HACCP programs, working closely with relevant authorities to achieve continuous improvement in the hotel's performance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and annually review Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) & HACCP manuals, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the EHS management system in accordance with standards, providing regular reports and improvement recommendations to top management.
• Implement effective programs to protect the environment, foster a "zero incident" safety culture, and enhance safety in the hotel.
• Lead or participate in various EHS/HACCP compliance audits, offering guidance on conformance and corrective actions.
• Set audit requirements to ensure compliance with food safety, occupational safety, and environmental regulations, evaluating results, communicating trends, and establishing action plans.
• Participate in accident investigations, document root causes, communicate results, and set corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assess colleagues training needs, develop materials, and conduct training programs as necessary.
• Audit suppliers/contractors to ensure compliance with local EHS & HACCP standards, communicating results and implementing corrective actions.
• Report monthly/quarterly performance and hotel progress to sector regulatory authorities regarding EHS management system implementation.
• Monitor changes in local EHS/HACCP regulations, updating internal procedures, policies, and forms accordingly.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to safeguard colleagues health, safety, and minimize environmental impact, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Manage and control all EHSMS & HACCP-related documents, including manuals, policies, procedures, and logs.
• Coordinate the obtainment and renewal of safety/environmental/HACCP certifications and licenses.
• Develop and oversee the HACCP/EHS hotel budget, identifying requirements through risk assessments, site inspection reports, audits, and hotel targets.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.