The Independent Food Company — the creative UAE and KSA-based hospitality group behind beloved homegrown concepts including SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Shalwa, Kumo, and Public — is hiring an experienced Food Safety Officer in Dubai. Due to Emiratisation requirements, this role is open to UAE Nationals only. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining sanitary standards across all facilities, conducting regular inspections, providing employee training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest food quality standards. If you are a passionate UAE National with a strong background in food safety, HACCP, and Dubai Municipality food code compliance, this is your opportunity to join one of Dubai’s most exciting and recognised homegrown hospitality groups.
Emiratisation Requirement — UAE Nationals Only
Eligibility: This position is exclusively open to UAE National candidates in compliance with Emiratisation regulations
Policy: Applications from non-UAE Nationals will not be considered for this specific role
Opportunity: A rewarding career in Dubai’s leading homegrown hospitality group — exclusively for UAE citizens
Career Impact: Represent and strengthen UAE food safety standards within an iconic local brand portfolio
About Independent Food Company — Dubai’s Homegrown Hospitality Icon
Company Type: UAE/KSA-based multi-concept hospitality group driven by homegrown food innovation
Brand Portfolio: SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Shalwa, Kumo, and Public — some of Dubai’s most-loved dining concepts
Food Safety Scope: Multi-site food safety compliance across restaurants, production facilities, and hospitality operations
Compliance Framework: HACCP principles and Dubai Municipality food code standards across all brands and locations
Culture: Creative, people-first, community-driven team passionate about bringing people together through great food
Career Opportunity — Food Safety in Dubai’s Hospitality Sector
Iconic Employer: Join one of Dubai’s most recognised and respected homegrown food and hospitality companies
Multi-Brand Exposure: Work across multiple well-known restaurant concepts — SALT, Parker’s, Kumo, Somewhere and more
Regulatory Expertise: Build deep expertise in HACCP, Dubai Municipality compliance, and UAE food safety legislation
Career Growth: Strong pathway toward Head of Food Safety, Quality Manager, or Group Compliance roles in UAE hospitality
Position Overview
This Food Safety Officer role at the Independent Food Company in Dubai is a compliance-critical position responsible for safeguarding food quality and safety standards across a vibrant portfolio of homegrown UAE restaurant and hospitality concepts. The successful UAE National candidate will conduct regular food safety inspections, enforce HACCP protocols and Dubai Municipality food code requirements, deliver staff training, investigate and resolve food safety incidents, and drive continuous improvements to food safety systems. The role requires a thorough, detail-oriented professional with genuine expertise in food safety compliance, inspection procedures, regulatory documentation, and corrective action management within a busy, multi-site UAE hospitality environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated UAE National to build a meaningful food safety career with one of Dubai’s most celebrated and culturally significant hospitality groups.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Officer at the Independent Food Company in Dubai, you protect the health and wellbeing of guests across some of the UAE’s most beloved restaurant brands — SALT, Parker’s, Kumo, and more — by enforcing the highest food safety, HACCP, and Dubai Municipality compliance standards. This Emiratisation role is a genuine career opportunity for UAE Nationals to lead food safety excellence within an iconic, community-driven Dubai hospitality group.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Inspections
- Conduct regular and thorough inspections of all facilities, kitchen equipment, and food production processes
- Identify potential food safety hazards, contamination risks, and hygiene non-compliance issues across all sites
- Prepare detailed inspection reports with clearly documented findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions
- Monitor and verify the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all food handling and storage areas consistently
Regulatory Compliance — HACCP & Dubai Municipality
- Ensure full and ongoing compliance with HACCP principles across all food production and service operations
- Apply and enforce Dubai Municipality food code standards across all Independent Food Company restaurant concepts
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and support external inspections, audits, and compliance assessments as required
- Monitor UAE food safety regulatory updates and communicate required compliance changes to operational teams
Staff Training & Food Safety Education
- Design and deliver engaging food safety training programmes for kitchen, service, and food handling employees
- Educate team members on proper food handling, personal hygiene, allergen management, and contamination prevention
- Ensure all staff across SALT, Parker’s, Kumo, Somewhere, Shalwa, and Public are fully trained and food safety compliant
- Create and maintain food safety training records, certificates, and staff compliance documentation
Record Keeping & Documentation
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date records of all inspections, testing, and monitoring activities
- Document corrective actions, non-conformances, and follow-up verification activities for all food safety incidents
- Manage food safety management system documentation including HACCP plans, SOPs, and compliance checklists
- Prepare and present regular food safety compliance reports to management and relevant internal stakeholders
Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformances thoroughly and objectively
- Implement effective corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of food safety issues
- Recommend and drive practical improvements to food safety processes, procedures, and systems across all brands
- Collaborate actively with cross-functional teams including kitchen operations, procurement, and quality to embed food safety culture
Qualifications & Requirements
Eligibility Requirement
- UAE National status is a strict requirement for this position due to Emiratisation compliance regulations
- Applications from candidates who are not UAE Nationals cannot be considered for this role
Educational Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, Nutrition, or a related scientific field
- HACCP certification, Dubai Municipality Food Handler Certificate, or equivalent food safety qualification is strongly preferred
Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in a food safety, food quality, or food inspection role within the UAE hospitality or food industry
- Working knowledge of HACCP principles and Dubai Municipality food safety regulations and inspection standards
- Experience conducting food safety audits, inspections, and staff training in a multi-site food service environment
Essential Skills
- Strong and thorough knowledge of UAE food safety regulations, HACCP, and Dubai Municipality food code requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify risks, document findings, and implement corrective actions
- Good communication and training delivery skills — able to educate and influence diverse hospitality teams effectively
- Highly organised with strong record-keeping, documentation, and food safety management system capabilities
- Collaborative team player able to work effectively across operations, quality, and management functions
About Independent Food Company — Dubai, UAE
The Independent Food Company is a proudly UAE and KSA-based hospitality group driven by a passion for creating unique, home-grown food concepts that bring communities together. The group’s portfolio of beloved brands — SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Shalwa, Kumo, and Public — represents some of the most distinctive and culturally resonant dining experiences in Dubai and the wider region. Committed to food excellence, creative hospitality, and community connection, the Independent Food Company provides UAE National food safety and quality professionals with a dynamic, purpose-driven, and professionally rewarding workplace in one of Dubai’s most iconic hospitality environments.
Career Excellence: As a UAE National Food Safety Officer at the Independent Food Company, protect the guests of SALT, Parker’s, Kumo and more — build a lasting food safety career with one of Dubai’s most iconic home-grown hospitality groups.
Who Should Apply?
- UAE National Food Safety Professionals: With HACCP and Dubai Municipality compliance experience in hospitality or food service
- Emiratisation Candidates: UAE citizens with food science, environmental health, or food quality backgrounds seeking Dubai roles
- HACCP Certified Inspectors: UAE Nationals experienced in multi-site food safety inspections and regulatory compliance
- Hospitality Quality Officers: With food safety expertise across restaurants, F&B operations, or food production in the UAE
- Food Safety Trainers: UAE Nationals skilled in designing and delivering food safety and hygiene training programmes
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