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
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
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