Unity Holding in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is urgently seeking a passionate, experienced, and technically capable Food Safety & Quality Supervisor to strengthen its food safety management systems and lead daily quality compliance activities across food production and operations. In this hands-on supervisory role, you will implement and maintain HACCP, GMP, and GHP programmes, conduct inspections and internal audits, deliver employee food safety training, monitor temperature controls and FIFO/FEFO practices, and ensure full compliance with Saudi municipality and regulatory food safety requirements. This is a career-defining opportunity for a food safety professional who genuinely cares about the safety and quality of food reaching consumers — and who has the technical credentials and leadership ability to make that happen every single day.
About the Role — Food Safety & Quality Supervisor at Unity Holding, Jeddah
Employer: Unity Holding — a food service and operations company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Sector: Food service, catering, restaurants, and food manufacturing — daily food production and operational quality compliance across the supply and service chain
Standards: HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000 — with a strong focus on municipality regulatory compliance and Saudi food safety authority requirements
Team Scope: Works closely with Operations, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams — a truly cross-functional supervisory role with direct daily operational impact
Certifications Required: HACCP Certification (mandatory), Food Safety Level 3 (required), ISO 22000 / Internal Auditor (strong advantage)
Why Join Unity Holding as Food Safety Supervisor in Jeddah?
Regulatory Impact: Play a critical frontline role in ensuring full food safety and municipality compliance across a busy food service operation in one of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic cities
Tax-Free SAR Salary: Competitive salary in Saudi Arabia’s zero-income-tax environment — attracting experienced food safety professionals from across the GCC and beyond
Cross-Functional Leadership: Build genuine supervisory authority across Operations, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Warehouse — gaining breadth of experience that accelerates quality management career growth
Saudi Vision 2030 Alignment: The Saudi food service and hospitality sector is one of the fastest-growing industries under Vision 2030 — making food safety expertise in Jeddah a highly valuable and in-demand specialization
Position Overview
This Food Safety & Quality Supervisor role at Unity Holding in Jeddah is a full-time, on-site position at the heart of the company’s food safety management function. You will be responsible for monitoring daily food production and operations to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards; implementing and maintaining HACCP, GMP, GHP, hygiene, and sanitation programmes; conducting inspections, internal audits, and corrective action follow-up; and ensuring full compliance with municipality and Saudi regulatory requirements. You will monitor temperature controls at every critical point — receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, holding, and serving — and deliver food safety training to staff to build a genuine culture of food hygiene awareness. The role also involves monitoring product quality, shelf life, labelling, and FIFO/FEFO stock rotation practices across kitchen, warehouse, and purchasing activities. With 2 to 5 years of food safety or QA experience, a HACCP certification, Food Safety Level 3 qualification, and a degree or diploma in Food Science or a related field, this is one of Jeddah’s most impactful and professionally rewarding food safety supervisory opportunities available in 2026.
Why This Role Matters: As Food Safety & Quality Supervisor at Unity Holding Jeddah, you are the technical guardian of food safety across every stage of the food production and service chain — your HACCP monitoring, audit discipline, and training programmes directly protect consumers from foodborne illness and the company from regulatory non-compliance, you operate at the intersection of food science, operational management, and regulatory compliance in one of Saudi Arabia’s most active food service markets — building a supervisory profile that is recognized and valued across the GCC food industry, you work directly with Operations, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams — gaining the cross-functional leadership experience that transforms technical food safety specialists into the most impactful quality managers in the region, and you contribute to a food safety culture that doesn’t just meet the minimum regulatory standard but genuinely makes the food safer, the processes better, and the team more informed and accountable every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Food Safety Monitoring & Compliance
- Monitor daily food production and service operations to ensure consistent, verifiable compliance with the company’s food safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory specifications
- Monitor and record critical temperatures at all key stages of the food chain — receiving, cold storage, preparation, cooking, hot holding, and serving — ensuring all CCPs remain within safe parameters
- Ensure product quality, shelf life, and labelling are checked and maintained across all food items — identifying and addressing any non-conformances before products reach the point of service or sale
- Monitor and enforce FIFO (First In First Out) and FEFO (First Expired First Out) stock rotation practices across kitchen, storage, and purchasing functions to minimize waste and protect food quality
HACCP, GMP & GHP Programme Implementation
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s HACCP plan — ensuring all Critical Control Points are actively monitored, accurately documented, and consistently kept within defined safe limits
- Enforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) standards across all food handling, preparation, and production activities within the operation
- Develop, review, and update hygiene and sanitation programmes — ensuring all cleaning schedules, sanitization procedures, and pest control activities are carried out correctly and on time
- Ensure that all food safety and quality systems remain aligned with ISO 22000 requirements and relevant Saudi food safety authority and municipality regulatory frameworks
Inspections, Audits & Corrective Actions
- Conduct regular inspections of food production areas, storage facilities, kitchen environments, and receiving docks — identifying hazards, non-conformances, and hygiene risks before they escalate
- Lead and execute internal food safety audits — documenting findings accurately, preparing audit reports, and developing clear and actionable corrective and preventive action plans
- Follow up on all corrective actions to verify effective implementation and closure — ensuring that identified food safety issues are genuinely resolved and do not recur
- Support external municipality inspections, third-party audits, and regulatory authority visits — preparing documentation, coordinating with operations teams, and ensuring readiness at all times
Food Safety Training & Employee Awareness
- Deliver structured food safety and hygiene training to all kitchen, operations, warehouse, and support staff — building a genuine culture of food safety awareness and personal responsibility across the team
- Develop and update training materials, hygiene induction programmes, and food safety refresher content tailored to the specific roles and risks within the organization
- Monitor employee compliance with personal hygiene standards, food handling procedures, and food safety protocols on the floor — coaching and correcting staff in real time where required
- Maintain comprehensive food safety records including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, training records, audit reports, and corrective action documentation for regulatory and management review
Cross-Functional Quality Coordination
- Work closely and collaboratively with Operations, Kitchen, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to resolve quality concerns, communicate food safety requirements, and implement improvement initiatives
- Advise Purchasing on food safety specifications, approved supplier requirements, and product quality standards — supporting the procurement of safe, compliant, and appropriately labelled food inputs
- Coordinate with the Warehouse team on cold chain management, stock rotation, storage temperature monitoring, and product traceability to protect food quality throughout the supply chain
- Report food safety performance, audit outcomes, and quality trends clearly to management — providing data-driven insights that support continuous improvement across the operation
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Hospitality Management, or a closely related scientific or technical field
- HACCP Certification is a mandatory requirement — candidates without a valid HACCP certification will not be considered for this role
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification (or internationally recognized equivalent) is required
- ISO 22000 certification or Internal Auditor qualification is a significant advantage and strongly preferred
Experience Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or a closely related role within food service, catering, restaurants, or food manufacturing environments
- Hands-on, practical experience implementing HACCP systems and conducting food safety audits in a real operational environment
- Good working knowledge of local Saudi food safety regulations, municipality requirements, and the specific compliance frameworks applicable to food service operations in Jeddah
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP, and food safety regulations — with the ability to apply these frameworks practically and confidently on the production and service floor
- Solid audit and technical reporting skills — able to document findings accurately, write clear corrective action plans, and present food safety data credibly to management and regulatory bodies
- Leadership and team management capability — experienced in supervising, coaching, and training frontline food service and kitchen staff on food safety and hygiene standards
- Excellent communication and training delivery skills — able to explain food safety concepts clearly and engagingly to team members at all levels of education and experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office — particularly Excel and Word for record keeping, reporting, temperature log management, and training documentation
How to Apply: Send your updated CV directly to mansar@unityholding.me — reference the position “Food Safety & Quality Supervisor — Jeddah” in your email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Unity Holding — Jeddah’s Food Service & Quality Leader
Unity Holding is a food service and operations company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, committed to delivering food that is not only delicious but consistently safe, compliant, and of the highest quality. The company operates across food production, catering, and restaurant sectors — maintaining rigorous food safety management systems in line with HACCP, GMP, GHP, and Saudi municipality requirements. Unity Holding is actively investing in its food safety leadership team as Jeddah’s food service market continues to grow rapidly under Saudi Vision 2030, creating excellent opportunities for experienced food safety professionals who share the company’s commitment to excellence and compliance.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety Supervisors: With 2–5 years of HACCP implementation and food safety audit experience in food service, catering, or restaurant environments
- HACCP-Certified Professionals: With Food Safety Level 3 qualification and practical hands-on experience managing CCP monitoring, audit processes, and corrective actions
- Food Science / Technology Graduates: With a relevant BSc or Diploma and a proven track record in applied food quality assurance within a food service or production setting
- Saudi Arabia-Based Candidates: With knowledge of local municipality food safety requirements and experience working within KSA’s food safety regulatory framework
- GCC Food Quality Professionals: Currently in the Kingdom or ready to relocate to Jeddah for a full-time food safety supervisory role with Unity Holding
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