Hygiene Manager

Faena; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA The Red Sea is seeking a Food Safety & Hygiene Manager to oversee all hygiene, sanitation and HACCP compliance for opening readiness. The role collaborates with Culinary, Stewarding, F&B and Engineering to ensure premium standards and regulatory adherence.

You will lead hygiene inspections, train teams, and maintain records while coordinating with authorities. English fluency required; Arabic language skills may be needed for specific sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant food safety or hygiene experience, with supervisory or management exposure.
• HACCP certification required; additional food safety qualifications are a plus.
• Good knowledge of food safety requirements, audits and sanitation practices.
• Experience with hygiene inspections, food safety systems and corrective actions.
• Experience in luxury hospitality and pre-opening operations preferred.
• Good command of English; Arabic language to be confirmed with hiring manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety across the property.
• Implement and review HACCP procedures and systems.
• Plan hygiene inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor food handling, storage, cleaning and sanitation.
• Coordinate microbiological testing and water quality checks.
• Investigate food safety incidents and follow up actions.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Deliver hygiene training and briefings with relevant departments.
• Maintain hygiene records, reports and audits.
• Prepare for authority inspections and external audits.
• Provide updates on hygiene performance and risks.
• Support pre-opening hygiene readiness.

Skills

Leadership and cross-departmental

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Planning and reporting

Problem-solving

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job-Category: Security, Safety & Quality
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Company Description

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.
As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,FAENA The Red Seawill mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

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 & 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 & 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

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 (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

Additional Information

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

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