Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking a Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager in Qatar to lead the Quality, Food Safety & Hygiene department. You will develop and maintain FSMS, ensure ISO 22000 compliance, and steer audits across multiple catering sites.

The role requires extensive experience in food safety, strong leadership, and the ability to drive CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with regulatory authorities and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with strong HACCP knowledge.
• HACCP certification is mandatory; ISO 22000 knowledge highly desired.
• Experience leading audits and managing CAPA across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain FSMS based on HACCP principles.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, and local regulations.
• Lead food safety risk assessments and preventive controls.
• Review and update food safety policies and SOPs.
• Conduct internal audits of kitchens, warehouses, and transport.
• Manage supplier audits and vendor compliance.
• Lead and mentor safety officers and inspectors.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly food safety performance reports for senior management.
• Support digitalization of quality and safety monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Audit & Inspection

CAPA management

Risk assessment

Communication

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology/Public Health

Master's Degree (advantage)

HACCP Certification

ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor Certification (preferred)

NEBOSH/IOSH or Food Safety Level 4 (advantage)

Tools

Food safety management software

Job description

Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager

Department:

Quality, Food Safety & Hygiene

Reports To:

Operations Director / General Manager

Location:

Qatar / GCC

Food Safety Management

Develop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on HACCP principles. Ensure compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, local municipality regulations, and client requirements. Lead food safety risk assessments and establish preventive control measures. Review and update food safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure all catering facilities maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality. Conduct regular internal audits and inspections of kitchens, warehouses, transportation, and accommodation facilities. Manage external audits conducted by clients, regulatory authorities, and certification bodies. Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure.

Hygiene & Sanitation Management

Establish and monitor cleaning and sanitation programs. Ensure proper pest control management and environmental hygiene standards. Monitor personal hygiene compliance of all food handlers. Verify effectiveness of cleaning chemicals, sanitation procedures, and hygiene practices.

Team Leadership & Training

Lead and mentor Food Safety Officers, Hygiene Supervisors, and Quality Inspectors. Develop and conduct food safety training programs for operational staff. Promote a positive food safety culture across all business units. Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities.

Incident Management

Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Prepare detailed incident reports and recommendations for management.

Supplier & Vendor Management

Evaluate and approve food suppliers and vendors. Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments. Ensure all incoming materials comply with food safety and quality standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain all food safety records, certifications, audit reports, and compliance documentation. Prepare monthly food safety and hygiene performance reports. Present key findings and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve food safety systems and operational efficiency. Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative food safety solutions. Support digitalization and automation initiatives related to quality and food safety monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• HACCP Certification (Mandatory).
• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor Certification preferred.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or Food Safety Level 4 certifications are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Food Safety, Hygiene, and Quality Assurance.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial role within large-scale catering, hospitality, airline catering, industrial catering, healthcare catering, or food manufacturing.
• Experience managing food safety operations across multiple sites and large-volume catering facilities.
• Strong experience handling client audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent audit and inspection capabilities.
• Root Cause Analysis and CAPA management.
• Risk assessment and compliance management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management software.