Hygiene Officer

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Food Safety & Hygiene Specialist to uphold the highest standards across kitchens, outlets, and service areas in our luxury properties. You will lead inspections, implement HACCP-based systems, and drive improvements through evidence-based reporting.

Role requires 2–3 years in food safety, a related degree, and HACCP certification. UAE regulations familiarity and strong training skills are essential for ongoing regulatory compliance and staff development.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• HACCP certification or recognised food safety qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and UAE hygiene requirements.
• Experience conducting food safety inspections, internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining food safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all kitchens, outlets, storage areas, and related facilities.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor food safety management systems, including HACCP procedures and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and internal audits to identify potential risks, non‑compliance, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and applicable local health and safety requirements.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, storage, transportation, and service practices to prevent contamination and food safety hazards.
• Verify food storage conditions, temperature controls, labelling, expiry dates, and stock rotation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, cleaning practices, and waste disposal procedures.
• Coordinate with culinary, stewarding, housekeeping, and operations teams to maintain consistent hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Deliver food safety and hygiene training to colleagues, promoting awareness and compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor pest control activities, cleaning schedules, chemical handling, and waste management practices.
• Investigate hygiene‑related incidents, food safety complaints, and non‑compliance issues, implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of hygiene inspections, food safety audits, temperature logs, training, and corrective actions.
• Support external inspections, regulatory audits, and food safety certification requirements.
• Ensure food handlers maintain appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and safe working practices.
• Monitor supplier hygiene standards, food deliveries, and receiving procedures to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Identify potential food safety risks and recommend improvements to operational procedures and hygiene practices.
• Prepare regular hygiene and compliance reports for management, highlighting findings, corrective actions, and areas requiring attention.
• Promote a strong food safety culture and ensure all operations reflect the property's luxury hospitality and service standards.
• Perform other hygiene, food safety, and compliance‑related duties as required.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene auditing

Analytical skills

Training teams

Education

Bachelors in Food Science

HACCP Certification

Job description

Overview

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners.

As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.

For more information, visit tfghospitality.com

Job Description

• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all kitchens, food and beverage outlets, storage areas, and related facilities.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor food safety management systems, including HACCP procedures and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and internal audits to identify potential risks, non‑compliance, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and applicable local health and safety requirements.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, storage, transportation, and service practices to prevent contamination and food safety hazards.
• Verify food storage conditions, temperature controls, labelling, expiry dates, and stock rotation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, cleaning practices, and waste disposal procedures.
• Coordinate with culinary, stewarding, housekeeping, and operations teams to maintain consistent hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Deliver food safety and hygiene training to colleagues, promoting awareness and compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor pest control activities, cleaning schedules, chemical handling, and waste management practices.
• Investigate hygiene‑related incidents, food safety complaints, and non‑compliance issues, implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of hygiene inspections, food safety audits, temperature logs, training, and corrective actions.
• Support external inspections, regulatory audits, and food safety certification requirements.
• Ensure food handlers maintain appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and safe working practices.
• Monitor supplier hygiene standards, food deliveries, and receiving procedures to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Identify potential food safety risks and recommend improvements to operational procedures and hygiene practices.
• Prepare regular hygiene and compliance reports for management, highlighting findings, corrective actions, and areas requiring attention.
• Promote a strong food safety culture and ensure all operations reflect the property's luxury hospitality and service standards.
• Perform other hygiene, food safety, and compliance‑related duties as required.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, private members' clubs, or hospitality environments.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• HACCP certification or recognised food safety qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and applicable UAE food hygiene requirements.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles, food safety management systems, and hygiene auditing procedures.
• Experience conducting food safety inspections, internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning, sanitation, and pest management.
• Strong analytical, organisational, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and guide operational teams.
• High attention to detail and the ability to identify hygiene risks and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining food safety documentation and compliance records.
• Professional, proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and food safety certifications is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as operationally required.