Hygiene & Food Safety Lead - Luxury Hotel Opening

FAENA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA is seeking a Hygiene and Food Safety Leader to oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards across FAENA The Red Sea. You will manage HACCP procedures, inspections, and records, coordinating with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering to ensure opening readiness and ongoing compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 5 years in food safety or hygiene, HACCP certification, and strong English; Arabic may be required later.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Food Safety, Environmental Health, Food Science, Hospitality Management)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or hygiene experience, including supervisory/management exposure
• HACCP certification required; additional food safety qualifications are a plus
• Good knowledge of food safety requirements, hygiene auditing, sanitation practices
• Experience with hygiene inspections, food safety systems, corrective action follow-up
• Luxury hospitality and pre-opening operations experience preferred
• Good command of English; Arabic language knowledge may be required later
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards across the property in line with regulations and FAENA requirements
• Manage implementation and ongoing review of HACCP procedures and food safety management systems
• Plan and conduct hygiene inspections, audits and risk assessments in food prep, storage and service areas
• Monitor food handling, storage, cleaning and sanitation practices and follow up on gaps
• Coordinate microbiological testing, water quality checks and other hygiene monitoring
• Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering to address hygiene concerns
• Prepare and deliver hygiene briefings and training with relevant departments
• Maintain hygiene records, inspection reports and audit findings
• Coordinate preparations for authority inspections and external audits
• Provide management with updates on hygiene performance and risks
• Support pre-opening preparations and ensure hygiene procedures are in place
• Promote safe working practices and consistent hygiene standards

Skills

Leadership

Cross-department coordination

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Planning and reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Safety/Environmental Health/Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FAENA is seeking a Hygiene and Food Safety Leader to oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards across FAENA The Red Sea. You will manage HACCP procedures, inspections, and records, coordinating with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering to ensure opening readiness and ongoing compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 5 years in food safety or hygiene, HACCP certification, and strong English; Arabic may be required later.