Hygiene Manager

FAENA; Medina; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA The Red Sea in Medina is seeking a Food Safety & Hygiene Manager to oversee all hygiene, safety and sanitation standards across the property, ensuring HACCP compliance and readiness for opening. You will lead inspections, audits and training, coordinating with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering to maintain top-tier standards.

This role requires leadership, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Safety, Environmental Health, Food Science, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or hygiene experience, including supervisory or management exposure.
• HACCP certification required; further food safety qualifications are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of food safety requirements, hygiene auditing and sanitation practices.
• Experience with hygiene inspections, food safety systems and corrective action follow-up.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality and pre-opening operations preferred.
• Good command of English; Arabic requirement to be confirmed with the hiring manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene sanitation and food safety standards across the property in line with applicable regulations and FAENA requirements.
• Manage the implementation and ongoing review of HACCP procedures and food safety management systems.
• Plan and conduct hygiene inspections audits and risk assessments in food preparation storage and service areas.
• Monitor food handling storage cleaning and sanitation practices and follow up on any gaps identified.
• Coordinate microbiological testing water quality checks and other required hygiene monitoring activities.
• Investigate food safety and hygiene incidents and follow through on corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Culinary Stewarding Food & Beverage and Engineering to address hygiene concerns and maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare and deliver food safety and hygiene briefings and training in coordination with relevant departments.
• Coordinate preparations for relevant authority inspections and external food safety audits.
• Provide management with updates on hygiene performance key risks and improvements required.
• Support pre-opening preparations and ensure hygiene procedures are in place ahead of hotel operations.
• Promote safe working practices and encourage consistent hygiene standards across the teams.

Skills

Leadership and cross-departmentalcoord

Attention to detail

Clear communication and training

Planning and reporting

Problem-solving

Prioritization in fast-paced env

HACCP knowledge

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for overseeing food safety hygiene and sanitation standards across FAENA The Red Sea Manages hygiene procedures HACCP requirements inspections and related records working closely with Culinary Food amp Beverage Stewarding and other teams to ensure the property is prepared for opening and maintains the required standards throughout daily operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee hygiene sanitation and food safety standards across the property in line with applicable regulations and FAENA requirements Manage the implementation and ongoing review of HACCP procedures and food safety management systems Plan and conduct hygiene inspections audits and risk assessments in food preparation storage and service areas Monitor food handling storage cleaning and sanitation practices and follow up on any gaps identified Coordinate microbiological testing water quality checks and other required hygiene monitoring activities Investigate food safety and hygiene incidents and follow through on corrective and preventive actions Work closely with Culinary Stewarding Food amp Beverage and Engineering to address hygiene concerns and maintain operational readiness Prepare and deliver food safety and hygiene briefings and training in coordination with relevant departments Maintain accurate hygiene records inspection reports audit findings and supporting documentation Coordinate preparations for relevant authority inspections and external food safety audits Provide management with updates on hygiene performance key risks and improvements required Support pre-opening preparations and ensure hygiene procedures are in place ahead of hotel operations Promote safe working practices and encourage consistent hygiene standards across the teams

SKILLS

Leadership and cross-departmental coordination

Strong attention to detail and sound judgement

Clear communication and ability to deliver practical training

Planning reporting and follow-up

Problem-solving and ability to respond calmly to operational concerns

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor s degree or diploma in Food Safety, Environmental Health, Food Science, Hospitality Management or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or hygiene experience, including supervisory or management exposure (subject to approval)

HACCP certification required; further food safety qualifications are an advantage

Good knowledge of food safety requirements, hygiene auditing and sanitation practices

Experience with hygiene inspections, food safety systems and corrective action follow-up

Previous experience in luxury hospitality and pre-opening operations preferred

Good command of English; Arabic requirement to be confirmed with the hiring manager

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications