Food & Hygiene Safety Manager

The Ritz-Carlton; Kedah; Hybrid; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Kedah, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate to ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. Responsibilities include providing food hygiene training, conducting inspections, and advising on proper food handling practices. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and should ideally possess a culinary or environmental health degree. This role contributes to maintaining exceptional standards across food operations.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Verifies compliance with Brand Standard Audit requirements.
• Identifies key areas of risk in food operations and takes action.
• Provides food hygiene training for new hires and trainees.
• Conducts daily kitchen inspections and maintains hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Hygiene Training

Risk Assessment

Technical Advice on Product Labeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Hospitality

Environmental Health Degree

Culinary Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for verifying that operations are in compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. Advises on proper food handling practices and provides food hygiene training for all new hires and trainees. Identifies key areas of risk in various food operations and takes preemptive remedial action. Provides technical advice on product labeling issues for fulfilling government requirements.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major.

Preferred

• Environmental Health Degree or Culinary Degree

Core Work Activities

Managing Hygiene and Food Safety Operations

• Verifies compliance with Brand Standard Audit (BSA) requirements of Marriott International throughout the operations.
• Advises and monitors food handlers on proper handling practices and verifies their observance.
• Identifies key areas of risk in various food operations and takes preemptive remedial action.
• Verifies compliance with food and hygiene regulations, licensing conditions and codes of practice relating to food operations.
• Provides technical advice on product labeling issues for fulfilling government requirements.
• Provides in-house food hygiene training for all food handlers, e.g., new hires and trainees.
• Handles complaints or enquiries from customers and local food departments on food hygiene matters.
• Conducts and records daily kitchen inspections on the personal, environmental and food hygiene conditions and provides corrective action plans as necessary.
• Conducts regular vendor inspections in partnership with purchasing and culinary leadership.
• Conducts regular internal BSA inspections with culinary leadership and kitchen cleaning staff.
• Conducts regular inspections of kitchen equipment and verifies defects and non-conformities are remedied by the appropriate parties.
• Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (e.g., general cleaning), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• liaises with pest control company for any pest issues and monitors pest control performance.
• Maintains and makes improvements to hygiene standards.
• Regularly reviews and refreshes the food safety standards of all food handlers within the property.
• Maintains documentation on all hygiene and food safety standards throughout the operation.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.