The Independent Food Company, a leading UAE-based hospitality group behind beloved Dubai concepts including SALT, Switch, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, and Public, is hiring an experienced Food Safety Officer in Dubai — responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining clean and sanitary environments, guaranteeing the quality of food products, implementing HACCP protocols, conducting inspections across all facilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in accordance with Dubai Municipality, ADAFSA, and international food safety standards.
About The Independent Food Company — Dubai’s Beloved Restaurant Group
Concepts: UAE-born hospitality brands — SALT, Switch, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, and Public — each offering unique home-grown dining experiences beloved by Dubai’s food community
Mission: Creating unique, home-grown food concepts that authentically bring people together — driven by passion for food, community, and the UAE hospitality culture
Industry: Dubai’s fast-growing food and beverage and hospitality sector — one of the most dynamic and exciting industries in the UAE’s consumer market
Regulatory Environment: Full compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety codes, ADAFSA (Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority) standards, and HACCP-based food management systems
Culture: A collaborative, brand-passionate team environment where food safety is embedded as a core value across all restaurant concepts and food production operations
Why This Food Safety Officer Role at SALT Dubai Stands Out
Iconic Brand Portfolio: Work across some of Dubai’s most popular and recognisable homegrown restaurant concepts — building food safety credentials in a high-profile, brand-driven UAE hospitality environment
Regulatory Authority Exposure: Gain direct experience with Dubai Municipality and ADAFSA compliance — the most essential and valued food safety regulatory credentials in the UAE’s hospitality and food service sector
Career Growth: Join a growing, multi-concept restaurant group where food safety excellence is a strategic priority — offering real professional development and career advancement opportunities in Dubai’s booming F&B sector
Permanent Role: A permanent position — not contract or temporary — providing long-term career stability with one of Dubai’s most respected independent food and beverage companies
Position Overview
The Independent Food Company is hiring a dedicated Food Safety Officer in Dubai to ensure full compliance with food safety regulations across all its restaurant concepts — including SALT, Switch, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, and Public. You will assist in implementing and enforcing food safety protocols, conduct regular facility and process inspections, ensure compliance with HACCP principles, Dubai Municipality food codes, and ADAFSA requirements, provide staff food safety training, maintain accurate inspection and corrective action records, investigate food safety incidents, and recommend continuous improvements to food safety processes across the company’s growing multi-concept hospitality operations in Dubai.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety Officer at The Independent Food Company Dubai, you directly protect the health and wellbeing of every guest who visits SALT, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, and all other beloved Independent Food Company concepts — making your compliance work genuinely consequential for Dubai’s dining community, ensure that Dubai’s most loved homegrown restaurant brands operate in full compliance with Dubai Municipality food safety codes and ADAFSA standards — protecting both customers and the company’s valued brand reputation, build highly marketable UAE food safety credentials that include hands-on HACCP implementation, Dubai Municipality inspection experience, ADAFSA compliance, and multi-site F&B food safety management within a prestigious Dubai restaurant group, contribute to a vibrant, brand-passionate hospitality culture where food quality and safety are core brand values — working alongside passionate teams in one of the UAE’s most dynamic and creatively exciting food and beverage companies, and grow your food safety career in Dubai’s booming hospitality sector with a permanent role at a growing multi-concept restaurant company that is actively expanding its brand presence across the UAE and region.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety Inspections & Hazard Identification
- Conduct regular, thorough inspections of all restaurant facilities, food preparation equipment, and production processes across The Independent Food Company’s Dubai concepts — proactively identifying potential food safety hazards before they escalate into incidents
- Assess food handling, storage, cooking, cooling, and serving practices across all SALT, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, Switch, and Public locations — ensuring all operations consistently meet the highest food safety and hygiene standards
- Document all inspection findings accurately and comprehensively — maintaining detailed records that support regulatory compliance, internal quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across the company’s restaurant portfolio
- Identify recurring food safety risks and systemic hazards through pattern analysis of inspection data — developing targeted intervention strategies that address root causes and prevent future incidents across all Dubai locations
Regulatory Compliance — HACCP, Dubai Municipality & ADAFSA
- Ensure full, ongoing compliance with all applicable food safety regulations — specifically HACCP principles, Dubai Municipality food safety codes, and ADAFSA standards — across all food production, preparation, and service operations
- Assist in implementing and actively enforcing HACCP-based food safety management systems across all restaurant concepts — ensuring critical control points are monitored, documented, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Support the company during official Dubai Municipality and ADAFSA inspections — preparing facilities and documentation, coordinating inspector access, and managing follow-up corrective actions required to maintain compliance certificates
- Stay current with evolving UAE food safety legislation, Dubai Municipality updates, and ADAFSA regulatory changes — proactively informing management and updating procedures to ensure the company remains fully compliant at all times
Training, Education & Food Safety Culture
- Design and deliver engaging, practical food safety training sessions for all restaurant employees across The Independent Food Company’s Dubai concepts — covering personal hygiene, safe food handling, temperature control, allergen management, and HACCP principles
- Conduct regular food safety induction training for all new kitchen and front-of-house team members — ensuring every employee understands and can apply correct food safety practices from their very first day of service
- Foster a strong, proactive food safety culture across all restaurant teams — building genuine ownership and accountability for food safety practices at every level from kitchen management through to front-line service staff
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, kitchen management, and HR to embed food safety as a core brand value that is consistently practiced and celebrated across all The Independent Food Company concepts
Record Keeping, Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised records of all food safety inspections, temperature monitoring logs, testing results, corrective actions, and training activities — ensuring full documentation readiness for regulatory inspections at all times
- Investigate food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformances thoroughly — conducting structured root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions that prevent recurrence across all restaurant locations
- Proactively recommend evidence-based improvements to food safety processes, procedures, facility layouts, and equipment practices — contributing to a culture of continuous improvement that raises The Independent Food Company’s food safety standards over time
- Prepare regular food safety performance reports for management — summarising inspection outcomes, compliance status, incident trends, corrective action progress, and improvement recommendations across the company’s Dubai restaurant portfolio
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a closely related field is required for this Food Safety Officer role at The Independent Food Company in Dubai
- Food Safety certifications are required — specifically HACCP certification, FSMA training, Food Safety Manager Certification, or equivalent internationally recognised food safety qualification relevant to UAE hospitality operations
Experience Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of professional experience in food safety, quality control, or a directly related field — ideally gained in a restaurant, hospitality, catering, or food production environment in the UAE or GCC region
- Practical understanding of food safety principles, UAE food safety regulations, Dubai Municipality food codes, ADAFSA requirements, and industry standards applicable to the restaurant and food service sector in Dubai
- Experience conducting food safety inspections, managing corrective actions, and maintaining food safety documentation in a multi-site hospitality or food service environment is a meaningful advantage for this role
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements specific to Dubai Municipality and ADAFSA food safety frameworks for the UAE hospitality sector
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — essential for delivering effective food safety training, conducting professional inspections, engaging with regulatory authorities, and collaborating across The Independent Food Company’s cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and structured record-keeping skills — critical for maintaining the comprehensive food safety documentation required for Dubai Municipality compliance and ADAFSA regulatory audits
About The Independent Food Company
The Independent Food Company is a UAE-born hospitality company dedicated to creating unique, home-grown food concepts that authentically bring people together across Dubai and the wider UAE. With a portfolio of beloved brands — SALT, Switch, Parker’s Grind, Somewhere, and Public — the company has established itself as one of Dubai’s most creative and respected independent restaurant groups. Driven by passion for food, community, and brand authenticity, The Independent Food Company continues to grow its presence across the UAE market, offering exciting career opportunities for food professionals who share its vision for quality, culture, and genuine hospitality.
Career Excellence: Join The Independent Food Company in Dubai as Food Safety Officer — where your HACCP expertise, Dubai Municipality knowledge, and genuine commitment to food safety directly protect the guests and brand reputation of some of Dubai’s most beloved and iconic restaurant concepts.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Graduates with UAE Experience: Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Environmental Health with 1–2 years of food safety or QC experience in Dubai or UAE hospitality environments
- HACCP-Certified Food Safety Officers: With active HACCP certification and practical food safety management experience in restaurants, catering, or food service operations in Dubai or the wider GCC region
- Dubai Municipality Compliance Specialists: With hands-on experience managing Dubai Municipality food safety inspections, maintaining regulatory documentation, and implementing corrective actions in hospitality settings
- Restaurant QC & Food Safety Professionals: With quality control, inspection, and staff training experience in a multi-site restaurant or hospitality environment seeking a permanent food safety role with a Dubai brand-led F&B group
- Food Science / Microbiology Professionals: Passionate about sustainable food safety culture, HACCP implementation, and contributing to the food safety excellence of some of Dubai’s most loved and recognisable restaurant concepts
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