Hygiene Officer

Faena; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA The Red Sea is expanding in Saudi Arabia and seeks an experienced Hygiene Officer to uphold top-tier food safety, hygiene, and sanitation across the property. You will lead inspections, audits, and ongoing HACCP compliance while supporting pre-opening hygiene initiatives and staff training.

Ideal candidates hold a Food Safety-related degree with at least 2 years in luxury hospitality, HACCP certification, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Environmental Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Hygiene Officer or Food Safety role, preferably luxury hospitality.
• HACCP certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and sanitation practices.
• Experience in conducting hygiene audits and inspections.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in English and Arabic.
• Previous pre-opening experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across the property.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and audits in all food preparation and service areas.
• Monitor HACCP procedures and food safety management systems.
• Coordinate routine microbiological and water quality testing as required.
• Conduct hygiene and food safety training sessions for team members.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain hygiene records, reports, and documentation per company standards.
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Work closely with the Culinary, Stewarding, and Food & Beverage teams to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Support pre-opening hygiene initiatives, audits, and operational readiness activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Multitasking

English & Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job 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 Sea will 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

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across the property.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and audits in all food preparation and service areas.
• Monitor and maintain HACCP procedures and food safety management systems.
• Coordinate routine microbiological and water quality testing as required.
• Conduct hygiene and food safety training sessions for team members.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain hygiene records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Work closely with the Culinary, Stewarding, and Food & Beverage teams to maintain the highest hygiene standards.
• Support pre-opening hygiene initiatives, audits, and operational readiness activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Hygiene Officer or Food Safety role, preferably within luxury hospitality.
• HACCP certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and sanitation practices.
• Experience in conducting hygiene audits and inspections.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic are required.
• Previous pre-opening experience is preferred.

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