A growing hospitality and wellness group in Qatar is urgently seeking a detail-oriented and highly experienced Food Safety & Hygiene Officer to oversee compliance and safety standards across a dynamic multi-unit portfolio including restaurants, fitness facilities, and diet centers. If you are passionate about food hygiene, HACCP implementation, and MoPH regulatory compliance — this is the role made for you.
About the Company — Qatar’s Hospitality & Wellness Portfolio
Industry: Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Wellness, and Diet Centers
Operations: Multi-unit restaurants, fitness facilities, and specialized diet centers across Qatar
Compliance Framework: Full MoPH Qatar regulatory compliance and ISO food safety standards
Reporting Structure: Direct reporting line to CEO — senior-level visibility and impact
Package: Competitive full package or live-out arrangement based on experience and qualifications
Why Qatar — A Booming Market for Food Safety Professionals
Strategic Location: Qatar — one of the fastest-growing hospitality and F&B markets in the GCC region
Regulatory Excellence: Work directly under Qatar’s MoPH food safety framework — one of the region’s most robust
Career Visibility: Senior reporting to CEO means your expertise directly shapes organizational food safety culture
Growth Opportunity: Join a growing multi-unit operation with expanding portfolio and career advancement potential
Position Overview
This Food Safety & Hygiene Officer role is a critical leadership position within a multi-unit hospitality and wellness group in Qatar. You will be responsible for ensuring 100% compliance with Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) regulations, implementing and monitoring HACCP plans and ISO 22000 standards, conducting audits and inspections across all outlet locations, and leading staff training programs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring deep knowledge of Qatar’s food safety regulatory environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety & Hygiene Officer in Qatar, you protect public health across multiple restaurant outlets and wellness centers, lead HACCP implementation and ISO compliance directly aligned with MoPH standards, oversee supplier quality and supply chain food safety, train and build a safety-conscious team culture, and report directly to the CEO — giving your expertise full organizational impact and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & MoPH Standards
- Ensure 100% compliance with Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) food safety laws and regulations
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Qatar’s regulatory framework and apply it consistently across all units
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage all MoPH inspections and documentation requirements
- Ensure all outlets meet legal food safety and hygiene requirements at all times without exception
Audits, Inspections & HACCP Implementation
- Conduct regular audits and hygiene inspections across multiple restaurant outlets and wellness facilities
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve HACCP plans across all food handling operations
- Apply and maintain ISO 22000 food safety management standards throughout the organization
- Identify non-conformances, manage corrective actions, and track resolution to completion
Staff Training & Incident Management
- Lead and deliver comprehensive food safety and hygiene training programs for all staff levels
- Manage food safety incidents, investigate root causes, and implement preventive measures
- Build a strong safety culture across the hospitality and wellness team through consistent training
- Develop and maintain training records, SOPs, and food safety documentation systems
Supplier Quality & Supply Chain Safety
- Oversee supplier quality management and ensure supply chain food safety standards are consistently met
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to verify compliance with food safety requirements
- Manage approved supplier lists and ensure all incoming food products meet hygiene specifications
- Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to maintain safe and compliant supply chains
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Environmental Health, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline
- Additional academic qualifications in public health or food technology are a strong advantage
Certifications
- Level 3 or Level 4 Food Safety certification from CIEH or RSPH is required
- HACCP certification and/or ISO 22000 Food Safety Management certification is required
- Additional certifications in environmental health or food auditing are highly desirable
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in food safety roles within hotels, restaurants, or food service operations
- GCC or Qatar-specific experience is strongly preferred due to MoPH regulatory knowledge requirements
- Proven track record of successfully managing HACCP systems and regulatory compliance in multi-unit environments
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Deep knowledge of Qatar’s regulatory framework, MoPH guidelines, and GCC food safety laws
- Strong auditing, inspection, and report-writing skills across multi-site operations
- Excellent training, communication, and people management skills across diverse teams
- Ability to manage multiple locations simultaneously while maintaining strict compliance standards
About the Hiring Organization
This is a rapidly growing hospitality and wellness group operating across multiple restaurants, fitness facilities, and diet centers in Qatar. The organization is committed to the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer wellbeing — making the Food Safety & Hygiene Officer role a cornerstone of their operational excellence strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key figure in shaping food safety culture from the very top.
How to Apply: Send your detailed resume along with your portfolio to cv@rise.qa and take the next step in your food safety career in Qatar.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Officers: With 3+ years GCC or Qatar experience in restaurant or hotel environments
- HACCP & ISO Specialists: Holding Level 3/4 CIEH/RSPH certifications and hands-on implementation experience
- Environmental Health Professionals: With strong knowledge of MoPH Qatar food regulations and multi-unit auditing
- Hospitality Hygiene Managers: Seeking senior-level role reporting directly to CEO in growing hospitality group
- Compliance & Quality Assurance Experts: From food service or wellness industry backgrounds in the GCC region
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