Hygiene Officer

Overview

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners.

As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market. 

For more information, visit tfghospitality.com 

Job Description

• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all kitchens, food and beverage outlets, storage areas, and related facilities.

• Implement, maintain, and monitor food safety management systems, including HACCP procedures and hygiene protocols.

• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and internal audits to identify potential risks, non-compliance, and areas for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and applicable local health and safety requirements.

• Monitor food handling, preparation, storage, transportation, and service practices to prevent contamination and food safety hazards.

• Verify food storage conditions, temperature controls, labelling, expiry dates, and stock rotation procedures.

• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, cleaning practices, and waste disposal procedures.

• Coordinate with culinary, stewarding, housekeeping, and operations teams to maintain consistent hygiene and sanitation standards.

• Deliver food safety and hygiene training to colleagues, promoting awareness and compliance with established procedures.

• Monitor pest control activities, cleaning schedules, chemical handling, and waste management practices.

• Investigate hygiene-related incidents, food safety complaints, and non-compliance issues, implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain accurate records of hygiene inspections, food safety audits, temperature logs, training, and corrective actions.

• Support external inspections, regulatory audits, and food safety certification requirements.

• Ensure food handlers maintain appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and safe working practices.

• Monitor supplier hygiene standards, food deliveries, and receiving procedures to ensure compliance with food safety requirements.

• Identify potential food safety risks and recommend improvements to operational procedures and hygiene practices.

• Prepare regular hygiene and compliance reports for management, highlighting findings, corrective actions, and areas requiring attention.

• Promote a strong food safety culture and ensure all operations reflect the property's luxury hospitality and service standards.

• Perform other hygiene, food safety, and compliance-related duties as required.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, private members' clubs, or hospitality environments.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or a related discipline.

• HACCP certification or recognised food safety qualification is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and applicable UAE food hygiene requirements.

• Good understanding of HACCP principles, food safety management systems, and hygiene auditing procedures.

• Experience conducting food safety inspections, internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.

• Knowledge of food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning, sanitation, and pest management.

• Strong analytical, organisational, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and guide operational teams.

• High attention to detail and the ability to identify hygiene risks and implement corrective actions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining food safety documentation and compliance records.

• Professional, proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and food safety certifications is an advantage.

• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as operationally required.