Hygiene Officer

Role Overview

As Hygiene Officer, you will monitor food safety and sanitation across the hotel’s kitchens, restaurants, and food storage areas. Your inspections, records, and staff guidance will help teams follow HACCP practices and applicable UAE food hygiene requirements, reducing risks to guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation, service, and storage areas, documenting hygiene issues and following up on corrective action.
• Check food temperatures, handling practices, product labels, and stock rotation to ensure safe storage and use.
• Review cleaning routines, pest-control measures, and waste-handling practices for consistent implementation.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene records, including inspection findings and relevant monitoring logs.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits by preparing documentation and helping teams address findings.
• Deliver food safety guidance to employees and reinforce safe working practices during routine monitoring.
• Track compliance with HACCP procedures and UAE food hygiene requirements across hotel and restaurant operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant hygiene or food safety experience in hotels and restaurants.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety management, sanitation, and safe food handling.
• Knowledge of UAE food hygiene regulations and compliance expectations.
• Understanding of food temperature controls, product labelling, and FIFO stock rotation.
• Food Safety or HACCP certification is an advantage.
• Careful attention to detail and clear communication skills for documenting findings and supporting staff training.