Continental Study Abroad in the UAE is seeking a proactive and certified Food Safety & HSE Technician / HSE Officer for its hospitality sector operations in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on overseeing safety and regulatory compliance across hotel and catering activities — requiring a mid-senior level candidate with a background in food science or public health, 3–5 years of experience in hotel and catering safety, and key certifications including Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, and NEBOSH IGC. Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
About Continental Study Abroad — Hospitality Sector, UAE
Organisation: Continental Study Abroad — operating in the United Arab Emirates within the hospitality and educational services sectors
Operations: Hospitality sector — hotel and catering safety and regulatory compliance oversight in Abu Dhabi
Role Level: Mid-senior level HSE and food safety professional — responsible for overseeing safety compliance across hospitality operations
Location: Abu Dhabi — the UAE’s capital city and a major hub for hospitality, tourism, and catering services
Focus: Safety and regulatory compliance — food safety systems, occupational health and safety, and hospitality sector regulatory adherence
Required Certifications & Qualifications
Food Safety Level 4: Highfield/Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or equivalent — advanced food safety management for supervisors and managers
HACCP Level 3: Formal HACCP certification demonstrating competence in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system design and implementation
NEBOSH IGC: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety — a globally recognised qualification for HSE professionals
Background: Degree or qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or a closely related field
Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in hotel and catering safety, food safety management, or HSE roles within the hospitality sector
Position Overview
This Food Safety & HSE Technician role in Abu Dhabi is a full-time, mid-senior level position within the hospitality sector — responsible for overseeing safety compliance, food safety standards, and regulatory adherence across hotel and catering operations. The ideal candidate brings a food science or public health academic background, 3–5 years of practical experience in hotel and catering HSE and food safety management, and the formal qualifications — Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, and NEBOSH IGC — that demonstrate the technical competence and professional credibility required to manage a comprehensive hospitality safety and food hygiene function in Abu Dhabi’s regulated hospitality environment. The role requires a proactive, compliance-focused individual who can oversee food safety systems, conduct inspections and audits, manage safety compliance documentation, and build a genuine safety culture across hotel and catering operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety & HSE Technician in Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector — with HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 4, and NEBOSH IGC certification — you will protect the health and safety of hotel guests and catering customers by maintaining the highest food safety and occupational health standards across complex hospitality operations, apply your food science or public health expertise in a dynamic, customer-facing hospitality environment where food safety and HSE compliance directly protect both guests and the organisation’s reputation with Abu Dhabi regulatory authorities, develop a specialised mid-senior level career in hospitality food safety and HSE management within the UAE’s thriving and internationally recognised hotel and hospitality sector, and contribute to a safety culture that genuinely values the health and wellbeing of every person — guest and employee — who interacts with the organisation’s hospitality operations in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Systems Oversight & HACCP Management
- Oversee and maintain the organisation’s food safety management system across all hotel and catering operations — ensuring HACCP plans are correctly implemented, all Critical Control Points (CCPs) are being monitored as required, CCP monitoring records are accurate and current, and corrective actions are initiated and documented whenever CCP limits are exceeded
- Conduct regular food safety inspections across kitchen, food storage, food preparation, food service, and catering areas — evaluating compliance with HACCP plans, food hygiene standards, temperature monitoring requirements, allergen management procedures, and applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE food safety regulations
- Review and update HACCP documentation — including hazard analyses, CCP determination records, monitoring procedures, corrective action procedures, and verification records — ensuring all food safety documentation accurately reflects current operations and meets the requirements of applicable food safety management system standards
- Support the development and implementation of food safety training for kitchen, food handling, and catering staff — ensuring all food handlers have the knowledge, skills, and awareness to maintain the food safety practices required by the organisation’s HACCP system and Abu Dhabi Municipality food safety standards
Occupational Health & Safety Compliance — NEBOSH Level
- Oversee workplace health and safety compliance across hotel and catering operations — applying NEBOSH IGC-level knowledge to conduct risk assessments, identify workplace hazards, evaluate existing controls, and implement additional control measures that reduce occupational health and safety risks to acceptable levels across all operational areas
- Conduct regular HSE inspections of hotel facilities, catering operations, and support areas — evaluating compliance with UAE occupational health and safety requirements, fire safety standards, chemical handling procedures, manual handling practices, and all other applicable safety regulations relevant to the hospitality sector
- Investigate workplace safety incidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences — conducting thorough root cause analysis, preparing detailed incident investigation reports, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and following up to verify effectiveness in preventing recurrence
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive HSE records and compliance documentation — ensuring all risk assessments, inspection reports, incident records, safety training records, permit to work documentation, and regulatory compliance evidence are correctly maintained, up to date, and accessible for management review or Abu Dhabi regulatory inspection
Regulatory Compliance & Authority Liaison
- Monitor compliance with Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and other relevant UAE regulatory authority requirements applicable to hotel food safety, catering hygiene, and workplace health and safety in the hospitality sector — ensuring the organisation maintains full compliance with all applicable standards and licensing conditions
- Prepare for and support regulatory inspections by Abu Dhabi health, food safety, and environmental authorities — ensuring facilities, documentation, and staff practices are inspection-ready at all times, and coordinating the organisation’s response to any inspection findings within required timeframes
- Develop and maintain compliance checklists, self-inspection tools, and regulatory tracking systems — providing management with timely, accurate information on the organisation’s compliance status across all applicable food safety, occupational health, and environmental regulations
- Stay current on changes to UAE and Abu Dhabi food safety regulations, occupational health and safety legislation, and hospitality sector regulatory requirements — proactively updating internal procedures, training content, and compliance monitoring activities to maintain continuous regulatory currency
Inspections, Audits & Corrective Action Management
- Plan and execute a structured programme of food safety and HSE inspections and internal audits across all relevant hotel and catering operational areas — covering food storage, kitchen operations, food service, staff hygiene practices, equipment maintenance, pest control, cleaning and disinfection, and facility safety conditions
- Identify, document, and prioritise food safety and HSE non-conformances — communicating findings clearly to relevant operational managers, proposing practical and appropriately prioritised corrective actions, and following up to verify that agreed actions are implemented effectively within required timeframes
- Prepare professional inspection reports and audit findings summaries — providing management with clear, accurate, and actionable information on food safety and HSE compliance status, trend analysis, and priority improvement areas across the hospitality operations
- Monitor the closure of corrective actions — tracking outstanding actions, escalating overdue items appropriately, and ensuring that the organisation’s commitment to food safety and HSE improvement is consistently fulfilled through timely, effective implementation of agreed corrective measures
Safety Training, Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and deliver food safety and HSE training programmes for hotel and catering staff at all levels — from basic food hygiene induction for new food handlers through to advanced food safety and emergency response training for supervisors and department heads, ensuring every employee has the safety knowledge relevant to their role
- Champion a proactive safety culture across hotel and catering operations — promoting the principle that food safety and workplace safety are shared responsibilities that every team member owns, and creating an environment where safety concerns are raised openly, reported promptly, and addressed constructively
- Drive continuous improvement in food safety and HSE performance — analysing inspection trends, incident data, and compliance metrics to identify the most impactful improvement opportunities, and implementing initiatives that measurably raise food safety and occupational health standards across the organisation’s hospitality operations
Required Qualifications, Certifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
- Academic background in Food Science, Food Technology, Public Health, Environmental Health, Nutrition, or a closely related field — a relevant academic qualification is required for this mid-senior food safety and HSE role in the hospitality sector
- Food Safety Level 4 certification (e.g., Highfield Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Catering, or equivalent) — a mandatory certification requirement demonstrating advanced food safety management competence
- HACCP Level 3 certification — formal HACCP qualification required, demonstrating practical competence in the design, implementation, and management of HACCP-based food safety management systems in a catering or hospitality environment
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety — a mandatory professional qualification that demonstrates the occupational health and safety management competence required for the HSE Officer responsibilities of this role
Experience Requirements
- 3–5 years of hands-on professional experience in food safety management, HSE compliance, or combined food safety and occupational health roles — specifically within the hotel, catering, or broader hospitality sector
- Demonstrated practical experience in HACCP system implementation and management, food safety inspection, regulatory compliance monitoring, and incident investigation within a hotel or catering operational environment
- Mid-senior level professional capability — comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy, managing inspection and compliance programmes independently, and representing the organisation’s food safety and HSE function in interactions with regulatory authorities and senior management
About Food Safety & HSE Careers in Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality Sector
Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector is one of the most dynamic and internationally recognised in the Gulf region — home to world-class hotels, premium catering operations, and a regulatory environment led by Abu Dhabi Municipality and the Department of Health that maintains rigorous food safety and occupational health standards across all hospitality establishments. For food safety and HSE professionals, working in Abu Dhabi’s hotel and catering sector offers the professional challenge of managing complex, multi-hazard operational environments where food safety, fire safety, chemical safety, and occupational health standards must all be maintained simultaneously to the highest international levels.
The combination of Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, and NEBOSH IGC certifications that this role requires represents exactly the kind of multi-discipline safety and food safety qualification profile that the UAE’s premium hospitality sector values — and professionals who hold these credentials and bring relevant hospitality sector experience are genuinely in demand across Abu Dhabi’s hotel, catering, and food service industries.
Career Excellence: Step into a Food Safety & HSE Technician role in Abu Dhabi, UAE — where your HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 4, and NEBOSH IGC certifications, hospitality sector experience, and food science or public health background will protect guests and employees, maintain regulatory compliance, and advance your food safety and HSE career in one of the UAE’s most vibrant and professionally rewarding hospitality markets.
Who Should Apply?
- Hospitality Food Safety & HSE Officers: With 3–5 years of hotel and catering food safety and occupational health experience, Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, and NEBOSH IGC certifications — ready for a full-time HSE Technician role in Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector
- HACCP-Certified Food Safety Professionals: With a food science or public health background and direct experience implementing and managing HACCP systems in hotel, catering, or food service environments in the UAE or GCC
- NEBOSH-Qualified Hospitality Safety Officers: With NEBOSH IGC certification and a track record of conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and safety training in hospitality sector operations
- Mid-Senior Food Safety Compliance Professionals: With the right certifications, hospitality sector background, and professional maturity to oversee food safety and HSE compliance across hotel and catering operations in Abu Dhabi’s regulated hospitality environment
- UAE-Based HSE & Food Safety Technicians: Currently in Abu Dhabi or ready to relocate — holding the mandatory certifications (Food Safety Level 4, HACCP Level 3, NEBOSH IGC) and the hospitality sector experience to contribute immediately to regulatory compliance and food safety excellence
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