FIVE Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Food Safety Officer in Dubai to create, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety policies and HACCP systems across all dining concepts and kitchen areas, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and compliance across a luxury hospitality environment.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Dubai, Culinary Department
Industry: Luxury Hospitality
Compensation: Fixed monthly salary of AED 3,600
About the Role – Food Safety & Hygiene Leadership
Core Function: Create and maintain food safety policies and HACCP systems
Inspection Focus: Conduct routine inspections and audits of kitchens and dining outlets
Supplier Oversight: Validate supplier and vendor compliance with food safety standards
Training Role: Deliver food safety training across Food & Beverage teams
Career Opportunity & Company Culture
Global Lifestyle Group: Part of an ecosystem spanning hospitality, entertainment, and real estate
Award-Winning Dining: Support food safety across FIVE’s recognized dining concepts
Growth-Focused Culture: Recognizes delivery and rewards growth across a fast-growing, multicultural team
Career Growth: Build senior food safety leadership experience within luxury hospitality
Position Overview
This Food Safety Officer role is responsible for achieving and maintaining the highest level of sanitation across all dining concepts and kitchen areas, creating and maintaining comprehensive food safety policies in line with local and international standards such as HACCP, and conducting routine inspections and audits of food preparation, storage, and dining areas. You will establish and maintain a robust HACCP system, train Food & Beverage teams on food safety principles, collaborate with Procurement on supplier compliance, and lead incident response protocols when needed.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Officer you safeguard guest wellbeing and brand reputation across a luxury hospitality group’s award-winning dining concepts, build and maintain a comprehensive HACCP system from the ground up, train and mentor Food & Beverage teams on food safety best practices, manage supplier compliance and vendor relationships, and represent the brand’s commitment to excellence in every guest-facing and operational interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Policy & Standards
- Achieve and maintain the highest level of sanitation across all dining concepts and kitchen areas
- Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with local and international standards including HACCP
- Uphold sanitation policies mandated by the local Municipality
- Regularly review and update food safety policies to reflect regulatory changes and industry best practices
Inspections, Audits & HACCP Management
- Conduct routine inspections and audits of food preparation, storage, kitchen, dining, and catering areas
- Maintain documentation of findings and corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance
- Establish and maintain a robust HACCP system, including critical control points and hazard analysis
- Conduct regular HACCP reviews and update procedures as necessary
- Develop checklists and inspection protocols for cleanliness, organization, and proper storage
Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Train and guide the Food and Beverage Department on HACCP principles and implementation
- Deliver theoretical and practical food safety training sessions with Department Heads
- Prepare training materials and presentations for team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate and implement food safety policies
Supplier Compliance & Incident Response
- Collaborate with the Procurement Team to validate supplier and vendor compliance with food safety standards
- Conduct regular supplier audits and assist in selecting new suppliers
- Maintain an up-to-date database of approved suppliers and monitor their performance
- Develop and implement incident response protocols for food safety incidents or outbreaks
- Conduct investigations and report promptly to relevant authorities
- Work with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits
Reporting & Team Leadership
- Present management reports highlighting key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive food safety records
- Lead by example with a hands-on approach, supporting team members across operations
- Monitor team efficiency and encourage adherence to safety regulations and procedures
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in a Food Safety and Hygiene Department within a luxury 5-star hotel group is essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the hospitality and food production industry
- Certification in Food Safety Management Systems such as HACCP and ISO 22000 is highly preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of local and international food safety regulations and standards
- Experience developing and implementing food safety programmes, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrated expertise conducting food safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Excellent understanding of HACCP principles and practical application
- Proven ability to deliver training and communicate food safety concepts to diverse teams
- Strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate food safety risks
- Exceptional attention to detail and administration skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic and Hindi are a plus
About FIVE Hotels & Resorts
FIVE Hotels & Resorts operates at the crossroads of culture, entertainment, and commercial ambition, forming part of a global lifestyle ecosystem spanning hospitality, entertainment, and real estate. The Food Safety Officer role sits within the Culinary department, playing a central part in safeguarding guest wellbeing and upholding the brand’s award-winning dining standards. FIVE offers a fast-growing, multicultural environment where consistent delivery is recognized across every function, brand, and territory, with career growth built on real development and accountability.
Career Excellence: Lead food safety and hygiene standards for an award-winning luxury hospitality brand.
Who Should Apply?
- Luxury Hospitality Food Safety Professionals: With 5-star hotel group experience
- HACCP/ISO 22000 Certified Specialists: Skilled in building and maintaining food safety systems
- Hospitality Auditors: Experienced conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments
- Training-Focused Leaders: Comfortable delivering food safety training across diverse teams
- Supplier Compliance Managers: Skilled in vendor audits and approved supplier management
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