GMG is hiring a Food Safety Supervisor in Dubai to ensure Everyday Goods stores comply with all applicable food safety legislation, standards, and procedures. This role oversees HACCP / ISO 22000 food safety programs, conducts audits and inspections, monitors food handling practices, and delivers staff training to minimize contamination risks across store operations.
About the Company – GMG
Market Position: Global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing across sport, everyday goods, health, beauty, properties, and logistics
Heritage: Under ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years
Regional Reach: Operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia in 12 countries
Brand Portfolio: 120+ brands including Farm Fresh, Klassic, Sun & Sand Sports, Nike, and McCain
Everyday Goods Division: Focused on food and grocery retail with strong food safety standards
Career Growth & Regional Opportunity
Strategic Location: Dubai – regional headquarters hub for GMG’s Everyday Goods stores
Market Leadership: Work for a trusted, well-established regional retail and distribution group
Compliance Focus: Build deep expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, and Emirate-level food regulations
Career Growth: Strong path into food safety management and quality assurance leadership roles
Position Overview
The Food Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring GMG Everyday Goods stores comply with all applicable food safety legislation, standards, and procedures. This role involves conducting regular inspections and scheduled food safety audits, overseeing implementation of food safety programs, monitoring food handling practices, ensuring proper receiving, storage, and display of food products, and delivering staff training to minimize contamination risks. The Supervisor also acts as the primary point of contact for all food safety matters, including external audits.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Supervisor at GMG, you protect the safety of food products sold across a leading UAE retail network, build hands-on expertise in HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety systems, deliver training that strengthens hygiene culture across stores, act as the key point of contact for regulators and external auditors, and grow your career with a well-established, multi-brand regional group.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Management Systems
- Actively participate in development and implementation of HACCP / ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems, programs, and processes in Everyday Goods stores
- Develop and update food safety procedures, guidelines, and manuals according to evolving business requirements
Training & Staff Development
- Deliver various levels of internal food safety training, including Basic Food Safety, HACCP Awareness, Allergens Awareness, and SOP Awareness
- Identify and coordinate external training as per Emirate-level regulatory requirements for store employees
- Analyze training effectiveness, maintain training records, and assess employee awareness to bridge knowledge gaps
Audits & Investigations
- Plan and conduct internal food safety audits of store operations and related activities, ensuring timely corrective action plans
- Conduct investigations to identify root causes of food safety-related customer complaints, regulatory inspections, and incidents
- Conduct supplier evaluations and on-site audits for new and existing high-risk suppliers to ensure source safety
Risk Management & Reporting
- Perform periodic risk assessments and hazard analyses when introducing new products or processes
- Analyze trends and occurrences related to food safety and prepare monthly performance reports
- Maintain regular communication with regulatory bodies to stay informed of new requirements and ensure timely implementation
Qualifications & Requirements
Functional / Technical Competencies
- Strong teamwork skills for collaborating with store operations and management teams
- Customer focus in maintaining store hygiene and food handling standards
- Strong analytical skills for audits, root-cause investigations, and reporting
- Innovation in developing food safety procedures and training approaches
- Attention to detail during inspections, supplier evaluations, and risk assessments
- Risk management expertise for hazard analysis and corrective action planning
- Data analysis and reporting skills for monthly food safety performance reports
About GMG – A Global Well-Being Company
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, introducing more than 120 brands across 12 countries, including Farm Fresh, Klassic, Sun & Sand Sports, Nike, and McCain.
Career Excellence: Build a food safety career with a trusted, multi-brand regional group operating across sport, retail, and everyday goods.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Professionals: With HACCP / ISO 22000 implementation experience in retail or FMCG
- Quality Assurance Specialists: Experienced in store audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking
- Food Hygiene Trainers: Skilled in delivering food safety and allergen awareness training programs
- Supplier Quality Auditors: With experience evaluating high-risk food suppliers
- Regulatory Compliance Professionals: Comfortable liaising with UAE food safety regulatory bodies
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