Al Safadi Hospitality — one of the UAE’s most celebrated Lebanese hospitality groups with a growing portfolio of restaurants and over 1,000 employees — is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Officer to join its Food Safety & Quality team in Dubai, UAE. This is a comprehensive multi-site food safety role covering FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, and CCP compliance inspections, microbiological sampling, supplier audits, food safety training, customer complaint investigations, and ongoing quality assurance across Al Safadi’s food production facility and restaurant network. A valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
Multi-Standard Food Safety Compliance Framework
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Valid UAE Driving License Required — Regular travel between multiple Al Safadi restaurant and production locations across Dubai
About Al Safadi Hospitality — Dubai UAE
Group: One of the UAE’s leading Lebanese hospitality groups — renowned for authentic Lebanese cuisine and exceptional guest experiences
Scale: Growing restaurant portfolio across Dubai · 1,000+ employees
Role Scope: Food production facility + multiple restaurant locations — regular multi-site inspections and travel required
Standards: FSSC 22000 · HACCP · GMP · PRPs · OPRPs · CCPs · UAE food safety regulatory requirements
Culture: Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and creating a workplace where people can thrive
Why This Food Safety & Quality Officer Role at Al Safadi Stands Out
UAE Hospitality Leader: Build your food safety career within one of the UAE’s most recognized and respected Lebanese hospitality groups — high-visibility, high-impact role
Multi-Site Scope: Manage food safety compliance across a food production facility and multiple restaurant locations — broad and deeply varied day-to-day operational responsibilities
Full Compliance Coverage: Apply the complete FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, and CCP framework across hospitality operations — a rich and career-building technical environment
Career Growth: Food Safety Officers in UAE hospitality groups have a clear progression toward Senior Food Safety Officer, Food Safety Manager, and Group QA Director roles
Position Overview
The Food Safety & Quality Officer at Al Safadi Hospitality Dubai is a technically comprehensive and operationally active role covering the full food safety and quality management cycle across Al Safadi’s food production facility and restaurant locations. You will conduct routine and scheduled inspections covering all food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, temperature control, pest control, allergen management, food storage, and food handling practices — verifying compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, and applicable UAE food safety regulatory requirements. You will also support customer complaint investigations, coordinate microbiological sampling, assist with supplier evaluations, deliver food safety training to food handlers, and support internal, customer, and third-party audits — traveling regularly across multiple Al Safadi locations throughout Dubai.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety & Quality Officer at Al Safadi Hospitality Dubai, you are the food safety guardian of a beloved UAE Lebanese dining institution — ensuring every kitchen, production line, food handler, and supplier meets the stringent quality standards that 1,000+ employees and thousands of daily guests depend on. Your HACCP monitoring protects guest health, your GMP inspections uphold brand reputation, your training programs build food safety culture, and your audit support keeps Al Safadi compliant and operationally excellent across every location you oversee.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Quality Inspections — Multi-Site
- Conduct routine and scheduled Food Safety & Quality inspections across Al Safadi’s food production facility and all restaurant locations — covering food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, temperature control, pest control, allergen management, food storage, and food handling practices
- Verify compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, and all applicable UAE food safety regulatory requirements at every inspected site — documenting findings with precision and professionalism
- Track all CCPs and OPRPs systematically — ensuring appropriate monitoring records are maintained, deviations are identified promptly, and corrective actions are initiated without delay
- Travel regularly between multiple Al Safadi locations throughout Dubai to conduct inspections, verification activities, and corrective action follow-ups — maintaining consistent quality standards across all sites
Non-Conformity Management & Corrective Actions
- Identify food safety and quality non-conformities across all inspected sites, document findings accurately, and follow up rigorously on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to ensure timely and effective closure
- Support investigations into customer complaints, food safety incidents, and other quality-related issues — preparing structured, evidence-based investigation reports for the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
- Communicate food safety and quality concerns clearly to department heads, operational team leaders, and the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager — ensuring issues are visible, prioritized, and resolved efficiently
Microbiological Sampling & Laboratory Coordination
- Coordinate and monitor microbiological sampling and environmental swabbing programs across all Al Safadi production and restaurant locations — following defined sampling schedules and protocols
- Review laboratory results for all microbiological tests — interpreting findings against specification limits, flagging out-of-specification results, and initiating appropriate investigative and corrective action responses
- Maintain accurate records of all sampling activities, laboratory results, and associated corrective actions for regulatory, audit, and FSSC 22000 compliance purposes
Supplier Evaluations, Audits & Performance Monitoring
- Assist with supplier evaluations, quality audits, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring — verifying that all food and non-food suppliers meet Al Safadi’s food safety and quality standards before and after approval
- Prepare supplier audit reports with clear findings, risk assessments, and required corrective actions — following up to ensure supplier improvements are implemented within agreed timelines
Food Safety Training, Audits & Regulatory Support
- Conduct structured food safety and hygiene training programs for food handlers, kitchen staff, and relevant employees across all Al Safadi sites — building a strong, consistent food safety culture throughout the hospitality group
- Support all internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits — including preparation, documentation, accompaniment during audits, and ensuring timely, complete closure of all audit findings
- Maintain all food safety management system documentation in line with FSSC 22000, HACCP, and UAE regulatory requirements — ensuring records are accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Food Safety, or a closely related scientific discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant Food Safety & Quality experience in food production, central kitchens, catering, restaurants, hospitality operations, or food manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to implement and manage HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, food hygiene standards, and food safety management systems in a professional hospitality or food production context
- Strong working knowledge of UAE food safety requirements, SFDA regulations, and applicable local regulatory standards for food production and restaurant operations
Key Skills & Additional Requirements
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills — able to prioritize competing responsibilities across multiple restaurant and production locations simultaneously without compromising quality or compliance
- Excellent communication skills for engaging effectively with kitchen teams, department heads, suppliers, auditors, and the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
- Valid UAE Driving License — mandatory for regular travel between multiple Al Safadi locations across Dubai as required by the role
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and resilient — comfortable identifying and raising food safety concerns diplomatically and constructively in a fast-paced hospitality environment
About Al Safadi Hospitality — UAE’s Beloved Lebanese Dining Brand
Al Safadi Hospitality is one of the UAE’s most beloved and recognized Lebanese hospitality groups — celebrated for delivering authentic Lebanese cuisine, warm Arabian hospitality, and exceptional guest experiences across its growing portfolio of Dubai restaurants. With over 1,000 employees and a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and people development, Al Safadi has built a reputation as one of the UAE’s most rewarding employers in the hospitality sector. The Food Safety & Quality team plays a critical role in protecting this reputation — ensuring every dish served and every guest experience delivered meets the highest possible food safety and quality standards.
Career Outlook: Food Safety & Quality Officers at Al Safadi Hospitality have a clear career progression toward Senior Food Safety Officer, Food Safety & Quality Manager, and Group Quality Director roles — all high-value, senior positions within the UAE’s thriving hospitality and food service industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Officers: With 3–5 years of UAE or GCC food safety and quality experience in restaurants, central kitchens, catering, or food production — holding FSSC 22000, HACCP, and GMP knowledge and a valid UAE driving license
- Food Science / Microbiology Graduates: With hands-on food safety inspection, CCP monitoring, and audit support experience in a multi-site UAE hospitality or food manufacturing environment
- Quality Assurance Inspectors: With multi-location inspection experience, microbiological sampling expertise, and supplier audit skills in the UAE restaurant or FMCG food sector
- Hospitality Food Safety Professionals: With food handler training delivery experience, customer complaint investigation background, and deep knowledge of UAE food safety regulatory requirements
- HACCP / FSSC 22000 Certified Professionals: Seeking a senior food safety officer role at a fast-growing, well-respected UAE Lebanese hospitality group with strong culture and career development opportunities
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