Hygiene Manager

InterContinental; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. This role involves implementing a robust Food Safety Management System, conducting regular audits, and training staff on best practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and at least 4 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Join a team that values excellence and commitment to food safety, where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience with supervisory skills.
• Certification in Alcohol awareness and food handling as per local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Conduct hygiene audits and inspections in the kitchen.
• Train food handlers on hygiene standards and practices.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Good Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key Activities of the role)

1. Implementation of FSMS
2. To be fully familiar with local Food Hygiene and FSMS guidelines
3. Maintains records of Food Safety and Hygiene related forms, checks and Audits.
4. Conduct hygiene audit of all kitchen associates and provide feedback
5. Conduct regular spot checks on food items received for temperature abuse.
6. Knowledgeable to decision and problem solving skills
7. Inspect food holding and transport equipment.
8. Checking that all food items for storage are covered, dated, labeled
9. Checking the rotation of foods Ensuring FIFO
10. Conducts daily kitchen inspections on the personal, environmental and food hygiene conditions and provides a corrective action plan and keeps records on the findings.
11. Checks daily cleaning status in kitchens with respective kitchen managers and stewarding
12. Ensures the temperature of refrigerators and freezers are up to the standard.
13. Coordinates microbial food tests with kitchens and laboratory in case of new products/suppliers and suspected food borne illness complaints.
14. Conducts vendor inspection with the Purchasing and Executive Chef
15. Liaises with Pest Control Company and HK for any pest issues in the operations, and reviews the pest control performance.
16. Maintains and makes improvements to hygiene standards.
17. Maintains documentation on all hygiene and food safety standards throughout the operation
18. Works closely with the Training Manager and conducts Food Handlers Training sessions to all food handlers.
19. Regularly review and refresh the food safety standards of all food handlers within the hotel premises.

2. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Good writing skills
• Leadership Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• 4 years related experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience