Hygiene Manager

Minor Hotels; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Food Safety Compliance professional for Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on developing and verifying Food Safety Management System programs, coordinating hygiene efforts across departments, and leading corrective actions following inspections and audits.

The incumbent will train food handlers, conduct refresher courses, and ensure HACCP-based systems are effective, with thorough record-keeping and vendor

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.
• HACCP Level 4
• HACCP Internal Auditor; HACCP & Food Safety certifications

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 headsand 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.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Communication

Organizational skills

UAE health & safety laws

Education

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 headsand 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