Food Safety and Hygiene Manager

Confidencial; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidencial is seeking a seasoned Food Safety Lead to develop and oversee safety systems across central kitchens, camps, and catering operations in Qatar. The role requires strong HACCP/ISO expertise, audits, and training leadership to ensure compliance with local regulations and client requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in food safety, including 3+ years in catering or large-scale production, with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in regulatory liaison

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, microbiology or related field.
• HACCP Certification mandatory.
• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• 7+ years of food safety experience, including 3+ years in catering or large-scale production.
• Strong knowledge of GCC food safety regulations and catering operations.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor food safety and hygiene systems across central kitchens, camps, and catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, local municipality regulations, and client food safety requirements.
• Conduct food safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Lead hygiene training and awareness programs for food handlers and kitchen staff.
• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation standards, pest control, temperature records, and personal hygiene practices.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support external audits.
• Prepare food safety reports, KPI dashboards, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Food safety

Auditing

Training delivery

Regulatory liaison

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science / related field

Job description

• Develop, implement, and monitor food safety and hygiene systems across central kitchens, camps, and catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, local municipality regulations, and client food safety requirements.
• Conduct food safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Lead hygiene training and awareness programs for food handlers and kitchen staff.
• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation standards, pest control, temperature records, and personal hygiene practices.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support external audits.
• Prepare food safety reports, KPI dashboards, and compliance documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or related field.
• HACCP Certification (mandatory).
• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• 7+ years of food safety experience, including 3+ years in catering or large-scale food production.
• Strong knowledge of GCC food safety regulations and catering operations.
• Excellent communication and training skills.