Lead Sanitation Engineer — Hospitality Hygiene Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Staff discounts on hotel services

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a proactive Lead Sanitation Engineer to oversee cleaning and hygiene across kitchens, guest rooms, and public areas. The role requires 7+ years in sanitation management within hospitality or food service, plus HACCP knowledge, budgeting, and strong leadership.

You will design and enforce sanitation protocols, lead a team, manage chemicals and inventories, and collaborate with F&B and Housekeeping to ensure top safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sanitation management in hospitality or food service.
• Proven experience developing and implementing sanitation programs.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the sanitation program, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Supervise, train, and schedule cleaning staff for efficient workflow and high-quality service.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure adherence to sanitation standards and identify improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation management

HACCP knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Hospitality Management qualification

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a proactive Lead Sanitation Engineer to oversee cleaning and hygiene across kitchens, guest rooms, and public areas. The role requires 7+ years in sanitation management within hospitality or food service, plus HACCP knowledge, budgeting, and strong leadership.

You will design and enforce sanitation protocols, lead a team, manage chemicals and inventories, and collaborate with F&B and Housekeeping to ensure top safety and guest satisfaction.