Luxury Hotel Hygiene & Compliance Lead

The First Group Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance Lead in the UAE. You will monitor, implement, and maintain food safety programs across kitchens and outlets, ensuring adherence to HACCP and Dubai Municipality requirements.

You will train staff, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in luxury hospitality food safety, a related degree, and HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in food safety, hygiene, or QA within luxury hospitality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline; HACCP qualification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and UAE hygiene rules.
• Experience in inspections, audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of food handling, temperature control, cross‑contamination, cleaning and pest management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintaining safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across kitchens and outlets.
• Implement and audit HACCP procedures and hygiene protocols.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and internal audits for improvements.
• Ensure Dubai Municipality regulations and local health & safety requirements are met.
• Oversee storage, transport, service practices to prevent contamination and hazards.
• Verify labelling, expiry dates, temperature controls, and stock rotation.
• Inspect kitchen equipment, cleaning practices, and waste disposal.
• Coordinate with culinary, stewarding, housekeeping, and ops teams on hygiene standards.
• Deliver hygiene training to colleagues and promote compliance culture.
• Monitor pest control, cleaning schedules, chemical handling, and waste management.
• Investigate incidents and non-compliance, implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain records of inspections, audits, temperature logs, and trainings.
• Support external inspections, audits, and certification requirements.
• Ensure personal hygiene, grooming, and safe working practices among staff.
• Monitor supplier hygiene standards and receiving procedures.
• Identify risks and recommend procedural improvements.
• Prepare regular hygiene/compliance reports for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Training & coaching

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Food Science

Diploma/related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance Lead in the UAE. You will monitor, implement, and maintain food safety programs across kitchens and outlets, ensuring adherence to HACCP and Dubai Municipality requirements.

You will train staff, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in luxury hospitality food safety, a related degree, and HACCP knowledge.