A food hall operation based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is hiring a Food Safety Specialist responsible for ensuring all health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and environmental standards are implemented and maintained across food hall operations. The role oversees stewarding operations, food safety compliance, sanitation standards, waste management, and maintenance coordination to ensure a safe, clean, and compliant environment for tenants, staff, and guests across all food hall pods and shared areas.
About This Food Safety Role — Riyadh Food Hall Operations
Operational Scope: Food hall environment covering tenant pods, kitchens, dining areas, storage, dishwashing stations, restrooms, terraces, and public spaces
Compliance Framework: HACCP management system, Food Safety Level 3, ISO 14001 environmental management, fire safety, and local authority requirements
Team Leadership: Supervision and scheduling of the stewarding and sanitation team with performance evaluations and quarterly food safety training for tenants
Stakeholder Collaboration: Works with Operations Manager, Venue Manager, TR Manager, maintenance providers, and pest control services
Food Safety Impact & Career Opportunity
HACCP Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive HACCP management system across the entire food hall operation
Tenant Compliance: Conduct food safety audits and training for tenant pods every three months, ensuring all pod operators meet safety and cleanliness standards
Environmental Management: Ensure ISO 14001 compliance through waste management, recycling, pest control oversight, and sustainability practices
Career Growth: Build a senior food safety management career within Riyadh’s fast-expanding food hall and hospitality sector under Vision 2030
Position Overview
This Food Safety Specialist role in Riyadh is responsible for ensuring all health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and environmental standards are implemented and maintained across food hall operations. You will develop and manage the HACCP system, conduct daily and weekly audits, supervise the stewarding and sanitation team, oversee waste management and pest control, coordinate maintenance, manage inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies, deliver quarterly food safety training to tenants, and provide weekly compliance reports to the Operations Manager.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Specialist at this Riyadh food hall, you own the end-to-end HACCP management system and food safety compliance framework across a multi-tenant food operation, directly protect the safety of guests, tenants, and staff through daily and weekly inspections, audits, and corrective action management, supervise and develop a stewarding and sanitation team while delivering quarterly food safety training to tenant pod operators, ensure ISO 14001 environmental compliance through waste management, recycling, and pest control oversight, and advance your food safety leadership career within one of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic and rapidly growing F&B sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations in accordance with local authorities and company policies
- Develop and implement a comprehensive HACCP management system across all food hall operations
- Conduct daily and weekly inspections and audits to identify potential safety risks, hygiene issues, or maintenance requirements
- Monitor food hall pods to ensure food safety standards and cleanliness requirements are followed by tenants at all times
- Report safety concerns, hazards, or non-compliance issues to management and coordinate corrective actions
Stewarding & Sanitation Operations
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the stewarding team to ensure efficient cleaning and sanitation processes
- Monitor dishwashing procedures to ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of all tableware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, dining areas, storage, dishwashing stations, service areas, restrooms, terraces, and public spaces
- Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling procedures in compliance with environmental regulations
Inventory & Resource Management
- Manage AMSD inventory including cleaning chemicals, supplies, disposables, and equipment ensuring adequate stock levels
- Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Purchasing department for ordering cleaning materials and operational supplies
- Conduct bi-weekly inventory checks for crockery and cutlery and share reports with management
Training, Staff Supervision & Performance Management
- Train, supervise, and motivate the stewarding and sanitation team ensuring high performance and teamwork
- Organize and conduct food safety training sessions for tenants and pods every three months
- Manage stewarding team schedules, duty assignments, vacation requests, and performance evaluations
Maintenance, Pest Control & Facility Coordination
- Coordinate with external maintenance providers to ensure maintenance issues are addressed promptly
- Monitor and report damaged furniture, equipment issues, and operational defects to the Operations Manager
- Oversee pest control service scheduling and ensure presence during treatment procedures
Audits, Reporting & Communication
- Conduct regular cleanliness and sanitation audits for all pods and shared areas including vegetable rooms, dry storage, and chillers
- Provide weekly updates to the Operations Manager regarding operational issues, maintenance updates, and compliance matters
- Coordinate with the Operations Manager on cleaning materials, disposables, and operational requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar food safety or sanitation management role
Required & Preferred Certifications
- HACCP Level 3 or higher certification — required or preferred
- Food Safety Level 3 or higher certification — required or preferred
- Fire Safety Training certification
- First Aid Certification
- Sustainability or Environmental Management certification such as ISO 14001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (or equivalent) — required or preferred
About This Opportunity
This Food Safety Specialist role is based at a food hall operation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, covering a multi-tenant food hall environment with individual food pods, shared kitchen facilities, dining areas, storage rooms, and public spaces. The Specialist works closely with the Operations Manager, Venue Manager, and external service providers to maintain HACCP, sanitation, environmental, and safety compliance standards across the full facility. Saudi Arabia’s food hall and F&B sector is growing rapidly under Vision 2030, making this an excellent time to build a senior food safety and compliance career in the Kingdom.
Career Excellence: Lead food safety, hygiene, and sanitation compliance across one of Riyadh’s growing food hall operations — where your HACCP expertise and team leadership directly protect guests, tenants, and staff every day.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety & HACCP Specialists: With 3+ years of management experience in food hall, F&B, catering, or hospitality environments in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
- HACCP Level 3 & ISO 14001 Certified Professionals: Ready to develop and manage a full HACCP system and environmental compliance programme across a multi-tenant food operation
- Stewarding & Sanitation Supervisors: With proven experience leading sanitation teams, managing dishwashing operations, and maintaining high hygiene standards across food service facilities
- Food Safety Trainers: Comfortable delivering quarterly food safety and hygiene training sessions to diverse tenant teams and pod operators
- F&B Operations & Compliance Professionals: Looking to join a high-footfall Riyadh food hall operation at a time of rapid growth in Saudi Arabia’s food and entertainment sector
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