Food Safety and Hygiene Manager

About the role

This role covers food safety and hygiene across central kitchens, camps and catering operations. The manager ensures compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, local municipality regulations and client requirements, and leads audits, training and incident investigations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor food safety and hygiene systems across central kitchens, camps and catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, local municipality regulations and client food safety requirements.
• Conduct food safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Lead hygiene training and awareness programmes for food handlers and kitchen staff.
• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints and non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor food quality, sanitation standards, pest control, temperature records and personal hygiene practices.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support external audits.
• Prepare food safety reports, KPI dashboards and compliance documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology or a related field.
• HACCP certification (mandatory).
• 7+ years of food safety experience, including 3+ years in catering or large-scale food production.
• Strong knowledge of GCC food safety regulations and catering operations.

Required skills

• ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and training skills.