Al Karam Catering Company — a leading catering services provider in Kuwait’s Oil & Gas sector — is urgently hiring an experienced Food Safety Manager to oversee and lead the company’s comprehensive QHSE Management System across all catering and camp locations in Kuwait. This is a senior, high-responsibility role for a qualified food safety and QHSE professional with 8+ years of QHSE management experience, deep expertise in ISO 22000, ISO 45001, HACCP, and KOC standards, and who is currently residing in Kuwait and available to join immediately.
About the Role — Food Safety Manager Kuwait Oil & Gas
Company: Al Karam Catering Company — a reputed catering services provider serving the Oil & Gas sector in Kuwait
Sector: Catering operations for Oil & Gas industry — KOC standards compliance is a core requirement
Nationality: Any nationality — but candidates must be currently residing inside Kuwait
Salary: Competitive package based on experience and qualifications — discussed at interview stage
Joining: Immediate joiners only — candidates available to start without notice period are strongly preferred
Senior QHSE Career Opportunity in Kuwait
High-Impact Role: Lead QHSE Management across multiple catering and camp locations serving Kuwait’s Oil & Gas sector
KOC Compliance: Work at the heart of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) food safety and health & safety compliance requirements
Leadership Scope: Full responsibility for auditing, training, incident investigation, and QHSE reporting at a senior management level
Career Prestige: Catering QHSE management for the Oil & Gas sector is one of the most valued and well-compensated specializations in Kuwait’s GCC market
Position Overview
The Food Safety Manager – Catering, Oil & Gas at Al Karam Catering in Kuwait is a full-time, senior on-site leadership role responsible for ensuring the full implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s QHSE Management System across all catering operations and camp locations. You will conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and audits; lead Food Safety and Hygiene compliance programs aligned with KOC and international standards; coordinate comprehensive staff training programs; investigate incidents and develop corrective and preventive actions; and prepare QHSE performance reports for senior management and clients. This role demands a highly experienced, bilingual QHSE leader with proven Oil & Gas catering sector expertise and immediate availability in Kuwait.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Manager at Al Karam Catering Kuwait, you will directly protect the health, safety, and food quality standards of thousands of Oil & Gas sector workers across Kuwait’s camp and catering operations, lead comprehensive QHSE programs that meet the rigorous standards of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and international regulatory frameworks, drive a genuine safety-first culture through hands-on training, auditing, and incident management, and build a senior QHSE leadership career at one of Kuwait’s established Oil & Gas catering companies.
Important — Eligibility: This role is open to any nationality but candidates must be physically residing INSIDE KUWAIT and available to join IMMEDIATELY. Candidates currently outside Kuwait or requiring a notice period will not be considered. Only applicants whose qualifications and experience match the stated requirements should apply.
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Management System Implementation & Improvement
- Ensure full implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of Al Karam Catering’s comprehensive QHSE Management System across all catering and camp locations in Kuwait
- Conduct regular site inspections, structured risk assessments, and formal internal audits across all catering operations — identifying non-conformances and driving corrective actions
- Lead Food Safety and Hygiene compliance programs fully aligned with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) requirements and applicable international food safety standards
- Prepare and submit detailed QHSE performance reports to senior management and clients — providing clear visibility of compliance status, incidents, and improvement progress
Training, Safety Culture & Staff Development
- Coordinate and deliver comprehensive QHSE training programs for all catering and camp staff — building a strong safety culture and driving operational excellence across all locations
- Design and implement engaging training modules on food safety, hygiene standards, hazard identification, and emergency response relevant to Oil & Gas catering operations
- Foster a proactive safety culture where every team member understands their individual responsibility for food safety, personal safety, and environmental compliance
- Monitor training completion rates and staff compliance — reporting gaps and developing targeted interventions to ensure 100% workforce competency across all QHSE areas
Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Management
- Investigate all food safety and HSE incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances thoroughly — identifying root causes and developing robust corrective and preventive action plans
- Track the implementation and effectiveness of all corrective and preventive actions — ensuring timely closure and sustained improvement across all catering and camp sites
- Maintain comprehensive incident investigation records and QHSE performance data for client reporting and regulatory compliance purposes
- Provide technical guidance and expert QHSE advice to operations teams across all locations — supporting proactive hazard identification and risk elimination
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related technical or scientific field is required for this senior Food Safety Manager role in Kuwait
- Additional professional certifications in ISO Lead Auditor, HACCP, NEBOSH, or IOSH are a strong professional advantage for Oil & Gas sector QHSE management
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of proven experience in QHSE Management — with at least 5 of those years specifically within the Catering and/or Oil & Gas industry in Kuwait or the GCC
- In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 45001, HACCP, and Food Safety Management Systems applied in active catering or industrial food service environments
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and auditing Health, Safety, and Environmental policies in an Oil & Gas catering or camp management context
- Familiarity with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) health, safety, and food safety standards and compliance requirements is essential for this role
Key Competencies & Language
- Strong leadership, training delivery, and formal auditing skills with demonstrated ability to manage QHSE functions at a senior level across multiple site locations
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic — written and spoken — are required for effective stakeholder management across this bilingual Kuwait workplace
- Currently residing inside Kuwait and available to join Al Karam Catering immediately — this is a non-negotiable eligibility requirement for all applicants
How to Apply — Food Safety Manager Kuwait
Email Your CV: recruitment@karamservices.com
Attach: Your updated CV / Resume in PDF or Word format
Note: Only candidates currently residing inside Kuwait with 8+ years of QHSE experience in catering or Oil & Gas will be shortlisted and contacted
Important: Candidates whose qualifications and experience do not match the stated requirements are kindly requested not to submit their CVs
About Al Karam Catering Company — Kuwait Oil & Gas Catering Leader
Al Karam Catering Company is a well-established catering services provider in Kuwait, delivering high-quality food and facility management services to the Oil & Gas sector — one of Kuwait’s most critical and demanding industries. Operating across multiple catering facilities and camp locations under the stringent quality and safety standards mandated by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and international regulatory frameworks, Al Karam Catering is committed to delivering food safety excellence, operational quality, and world-class health and safety management across all its operations in the State of Kuwait.
Career Path: A Food Safety Manager role in Kuwait’s Oil & Gas catering sector is among the most prestigious and well-compensated QHSE positions in the GCC region — providing a clear advancement pathway toward QHSE Director, Head of Safety & Compliance, and Regional QHSE Manager roles across Kuwait and the wider Gulf states.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior QHSE Managers: With 8+ years in QHSE management including 5+ years in catering or Oil & Gas industry in Kuwait or GCC markets
- Food Safety Specialists: With ISO 22000, ISO 45001, and HACCP implementation experience in active Oil & Gas camp catering operations
- KOC-Experienced QHSE Professionals: Familiar with Kuwait Oil Company health, safety, and food safety standards and compliance requirements
- Arabic-English Bilingual QHSE Leaders: With strong auditing, training, and incident investigation skills in a high-risk catering or industrial food service environment
- Immediate Joiners in Kuwait: Currently residing inside Kuwait with no notice period — ready to contribute from day one at Al Karam Catering’s operations
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