A prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Food & Safety Manager to supervise the stewarding department, implement and oversee HACCP policies, manage HACCP audits and third-party inspections, develop and improve food safety procedures, monitor cleaning and hygiene standards, assist with accident reporting, and resolve guest complaints related to food safety promptly.
About the Role – Food Safety & Hygiene Leadership
Core Focus: HACCP compliance, food safety procedures, and kitchen hygiene standards
Property Type: 5-star luxury hotel with high-end guest service expectations
Regulatory Scope: Compliance with local legislation, international standards, and Dubai Municipality regulations
Team Oversight: Supervision of the stewarding department and food safety training across teams
Audit Responsibility: Coordination of HACCP audits, authority inspections, and hotel-specific compliance checks
🇦🇪 Dubai Hospitality Opportunity & Career Growth
Strategic Location: Dubai, UAE – a global hub for luxury hospitality and 5-star hotel operations
Compliance Leadership: Play a key role ensuring food safety across kitchen and stewarding operations
Training Impact: Lead staff training on food safety, hazard identification, and near-miss reporting
Career Growth: Path toward Food & Safety Manager or Director of Food Safety roles in luxury hospitality
Position Overview
This Assistant Food & Safety Manager role in Dubai involves supervising the stewarding department to ensure kitchen areas, equipment, and food preparation areas meet the highest sanitation and hygiene standards. You will implement and oversee HACCP policies, manage HACCP audits and third-party visits including authority inspections, develop and continuously improve food safety procedures, train staff on hazard identification and near-miss reporting, monitor hygiene compliance across food establishments, assist in preparing accident reports, and handle guest complaints related to food safety.
Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Food & Safety Manager at a 5-star luxury Dubai hotel, you safeguard guest wellbeing through rigorous HACCP compliance and hygiene standards, lead stewarding teams and food safety training across the property, manage relationships with regulatory authorities and third-party auditors, apply advanced HACCP certification in a high-stakes luxury hospitality environment, and build a strong career path toward senior food safety leadership roles in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
Stewarding & Hygiene Supervision
- Supervise the stewarding department across all kitchen and food preparation areas
- Ensure equipment and dishwashing areas are cleaned to the highest hygiene standards
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming within the team
- Ensure all department members demonstrate required luxury service standards
HACCP Policy Implementation
- Implement and oversee all HACCP policies within the hotel
- Ensure compliance with local legislation and international food safety standards
- Conduct regular audits and training for all team members
- Continuously monitor and update HACCP procedures as regulations evolve
Audit & Inspection Coordination
- Manage and coordinate HACCP audits and third-party inspection visits
- Oversee inspections from Dubai Municipality and other regulatory authorities
- Ensure all activities comply with local and hotel-specific standards
- Maintain accurate audit records and corrective action documentation
Food Safety Training & Development
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve food safety procedures
- Train staff on food safety practices, hazard identification, and near-miss reporting
- Monitor compliance with cleaning and hygiene standards in food establishments
- Conduct regular checks of food preparation, dishwashing, and storage areas
Incident Management & Guest Relations
- Assist in preparing accident reports according to prescribed standards
- Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly followed by all team members
- Handle guest complaints and resolve food safety issues promptly
- Report unresolved incidents to management for further action
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification Requirements
- Certified HACCP Auditor with expertise in local food safety legislation
- Advanced HACCP certification with experience in staff training
- Food Safety Certification aligned with Dubai Municipality regulations
Experience Requirements
- 5-8 years’ experience administering HACCP and ensuring food safety compliance
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a 5-star luxury hotel environment
- Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards
Essential Skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and a strong quality focus
- Strong commitment to hygiene and safety standards
- Expertise in Dubai Municipality food safety regulations
About the Role & Industry
Join a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai where food safety and hygiene standards are central to guest experience and regulatory compliance. The role involves close coordination with Dubai Municipality and third-party auditors, hands-on leadership of the stewarding department, and continuous improvement of HACCP procedures, offering strong career growth potential within the UAE’s world-class hospitality and luxury hotel industry.
Career Excellence: Lead food safety and hygiene standards for a leading luxury hotel while advancing toward senior compliance leadership roles.
Who Should Apply?
- HACCP Auditors: With 5-8 years of food safety compliance experience seeking Dubai opportunities
- Hotel Food Safety Professionals: With 5-star luxury hospitality background
- Stewarding Managers: With hygiene supervision and team training expertise
- Quality & Compliance Specialists: With Dubai Municipality regulatory knowledge
- Hospitality Safety Trainers: Experienced in hazard identification and staff development
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