Hygiene Manager

Tourism Investment Assets - Sole Proprietorship L.L.C; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is seeking a Food Safety Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the hotel's Food Safety Management System. You will work with department heads to ensure hygiene standards, train food handlers, and verify corrective actions based on audits and inspections in line with UAE laws.

The role requires coordinating across departments, maintaining thorough records, and upholding HACCP-based safety practices to protect guest and staff health.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of UAE health & safety-related laws.
• Experience with HACCP-based systems and audits preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of Food Safety Management System programs.
• Coordinate with department heads and support hygiene-related issues across the organization.
• Assist in corrective actions and ensure verification and closure of findings from inspections, audits, and microbiological results.
• Conduct training for food handlers with department heads to improve overall competence.
• Keep staff updated on hygiene regulations, safety standards and new cleaning techniques.
• Monitor adherence to hygiene protocols and provide corrective feedback or further training as needed.
• Consolidate food safety data and communicate with management and concerned departments to ensure HACCP effectiveness.
• Maintain records of food safety and hygiene-related forms, checks, and audits.
• Conduct vendor inspections in coordination with the purchase department.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

HACCP awareness

Auditing experience

Education

Relevant degree in food safety

Job description

Job Location

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

Key Responsibilities

• Your main responsibilities are to assist in the development, implementation cross verification of Food Safety Management System programs
• Coordinate with various department heads and provide necessary support on hygiene-related issues across the organization
• Assist in the implementation of corrective actions, and ensure verification and closure of all findings related to inspections, audits, and microbiological sampling results
• Conduct training for food handlers in conjunction with departmental heads and improve the overall competence of food handlers
• Conduct regular refresher courses to keep employees updated on hygiene regulations, safety standards, and new cleaning techniques
• Regularly assess employee adherence to hygiene protocols and provide corrective feedback or further training if needed
• To ensure the effectiveness of the HACCP-based food safety system by consolidating food safety data, customer complaints, etc. and communicating the same to management and concerned HOD
• Maintains records of food safety and hygiene-related forms, checks, and audits
• Conducts Vendor inspection in coordination with the purchase department
• Maintains and makes improvements to hygiene standards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the hotel industry
• Relevant degree in the field of food safety
• Has knowledge of UAE health & safety-related laws
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• HACCP Level 4 HACCP Internal Auditor; HACCP & Food Safety certifications