A reputable food service quality assurance company in Dubai is hiring a Food Quality Assurance Specialist with valid HACCP certification. This important role is responsible for developing and maintaining quality assurance programs, ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations, and evaluating food quality across operations. Candidates must bring a minimum of 2 years of experience in the food and beverage industry along with strong communication and problem-solving skills to thrive in this fast-paced Dubai food quality environment.
About the Role — Food QA Specialist, Dubai UAE
Industry: Food Service — Quality Assurance & Food Safety Compliance
Certification: HACCP certification is a mandatory requirement for this position
Scope: QA program development, food safety compliance, food quality evaluation, regulatory adherence
Environment: Fast-paced food service operations requiring sharp attention to detail and quick decision-making
Specialisations: QA/QC Food Quality & Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Why This Food QA Specialist Role in Dubai Stands Out
HACCP-Led Role: Apply your HACCP certification in a meaningful, food safety-critical quality assurance position
Dubai Opportunity: Join a thriving food service quality company in one of the world’s most dynamic and food-diverse cities
Program Ownership: Develop and maintain QA programs — real ownership and contribution to food safety standards
Career Growth: Build specialist food quality assurance expertise within a dedicated QA environment in the UAE F&B sector
Position Overview
The Food Quality Assurance Specialist (HACCP Certified) based in Dubai is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive quality assurance programs within a food service environment. You will ensure the company’s full compliance with food safety regulations and applicable quality standards, evaluate food quality across products and processes, and apply your HACCP expertise to protect consumer health and uphold regulatory requirements. This role demands excellent communication skills, sharp problem-solving ability, and a proactive attitude toward maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards in a fast-moving and demanding operational setting.
Why This Role Matters: As a Food Quality Assurance Specialist in Dubai, you are the essential safeguard between food production and consumer safety. Your HACCP expertise, QA program development skills, and regulatory compliance knowledge directly protect public health, maintain the organisation’s food safety certifications, and ensure that every product and process meets the stringent quality standards demanded by Dubai’s dynamic and internationally competitive food service industry. In a city as food-diverse and rapidly growing as Dubai, this role genuinely makes a difference every single day.
Key Responsibilities
QA Program Development & Maintenance
- Develop, implement, and continuously maintain comprehensive quality assurance programs tailored to the food service environment and regulatory requirements
- Establish and update quality control procedures, inspection protocols, and food safety checklists to keep QA systems current and effective
- Monitor the effectiveness of existing QA programs and identify areas for improvement to raise standards and reduce food safety risks
- Maintain all QA documentation, records, and reports in an organised, accurate, and audit-ready condition at all times
Food Safety Compliance & HACCP Implementation
- Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, UAE food authority requirements, and applicable international food safety standards across all operations
- Apply HACCP principles rigorously — identifying Critical Control Points, monitoring CCP parameters, and ensuring all corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Conduct regular food safety audits, inspections, and assessments to verify ongoing compliance with regulatory and company quality requirements
- Lead or support HACCP plan reviews, updates, and certification renewals to maintain the organisation’s food safety accreditations
Food Quality Evaluation & Non-Conformance Management
- Evaluate food quality across products, ingredients, and production processes — verifying that all items meet defined quality specifications and safety standards
- Identify, document, and manage food quality non-conformances and deviations — initiating and following up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) promptly
- Conduct supplier and raw material quality assessments to ensure incoming ingredients consistently meet approved quality and food safety specifications
- Prepare clear, accurate quality evaluation reports and communicate findings to management and relevant operational teams in a timely manner
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Regulatory Reporting
- Work closely with production, operations, procurement, and management teams to embed a strong food safety and quality-first culture across all functions
- Communicate food safety requirements, quality standards, and regulatory updates clearly to all relevant staff and stakeholders
- Support regulatory inspections, third-party audits, and external food authority visits with accurate documentation and professional on-site coordination
- Provide food safety training and guidance to operational staff to strengthen awareness and compliance across the organisation
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification Requirements
- Valid HACCP certification — this is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement for all applicants to this position
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance, food safety, or quality control within the food and beverage industry
- Practical experience in food service, food manufacturing, or related F&B quality environments in the UAE or GCC is preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong communication skills — verbal and written — to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, management, and regulatory authorities
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and decisively to food safety issues in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP systems, and quality management principles applicable to the UAE food service sector
- High attention to detail and a systematic approach to quality evaluation, documentation, and corrective action management
About This Opportunity — Food Service QA Company, Dubai
This Food Quality Assurance Specialist position is based in Dubai — the UAE’s most dynamic food service hub — with a reputable food service quality assurance company dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality compliance. Dubai’s food service industry is one of the fastest-growing and most internationally diverse in the world, making this an exciting and genuinely impactful environment for a skilled, HACCP-certified food quality professional. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to food safety programs, regulatory compliance, and quality culture in a fast-paced, rewarding, and professionally stimulating setting.
Career Excellence: Step into a high-responsibility food safety leadership role in Dubai where your HACCP expertise and QA skills will protect consumers, uphold regulatory standards, and advance your career in the UAE’s booming food service quality sector.
Who Should Apply?
- HACCP Certified QA Professionals: With 2+ years of food and beverage industry experience seeking a dedicated food quality assurance role in Dubai
- Food Safety Specialists: From food service, catering, food manufacturing, or F&B production with strong regulatory compliance knowledge
- QA/QC Analysts: With proven experience in QA program development, food quality evaluation, and non-conformance management in the UAE or GCC
- Regulatory Compliance Specialists: With a food safety background and experience supporting audits, HACCP certifications, and food authority inspections
- F&B Quality Professionals: Detail-oriented, fast-paced environment-ready candidates passionate about protecting food safety standards and consumer health in Dubai
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