A leading hospitality organization in the UAE is seeking an experienced FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) Specialist to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of its Food Safety Management System (FSMS) across multiple hospitality properties. This senior-level, hands-on operational role covers HACCP internal audits, supplier audits, ADAFSA compliance, food safety training delivery, incident investigations, and root cause analysis — requiring 5–8 years of hospitality food safety experience, professional HACCP certifications, strong knowledge of ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000, and a valid UAE driving license.
About the Role — FSQA Specialist, UAE Hospitality
Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Food Service / Large-Scale Food Operations
Scope: Multiple hospitality properties across the UAE — field-based, multi-site operational role
Regulatory Framework: HACCP · ADAFSA · ISO 22000 · FSSC 22000 · Company FSMS Standards
Audit Types: HACCP internal audits · Supplier audits · Surveillance audits · Compliance inspections
Additional Req.: Valid UAE Driving License — travel between assigned hospitality properties required
Professional HACCP Certifications Required — Implementation & Auditing
This role requires certified expertise in HACCP Implementation, HACCP Auditing, and Food Hygiene — alongside strong knowledge of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and ADAFSA food safety regulations across UAE hospitality operations.
Why This FSQA Specialist Role in UAE Stands Out
Multi-Property Scope: Manage food safety compliance across multiple prestigious hospitality properties — a high-visibility, high-impact career role
Senior Expertise Required: Your 5–8 years of experience will be applied across the full FSMS cycle — from audits and training to incident investigations
ADAFSA Compliance Leadership: Work directly with Abu Dhabi’s top food safety regulatory authority standards in a leading hospitality environment
Career Growth: FSQA Specialist roles in UAE hospitality offer a clear path to Head of Food Safety, FSMS Manager, and Group QA Director positions
Position Overview
The FSQA Specialist at this leading UAE hospitality organization is a comprehensive food safety and quality assurance role that spans the full FSMS lifecycle across multiple assigned properties. You will conduct HACCP internal audits, supplier audits, and surveillance inspections, deliver structured food safety training and coaching programs, monitor wireless temperature systems and ATP hygiene verification tools, investigate food safety incidents and product recalls using root cause analysis, and maintain all HACCP documentation and quality monitoring records. Your role is equally technical and operational — requiring deep food safety system knowledge combined with the ability to coach and influence teams at all levels within a large hospitality environment.
Why This Role Matters: As FSQA Specialist in UAE’s leading hospitality organization, you are the food safety backbone of multiple properties — ensuring HACCP critical controls are verified, ADAFSA regulations are met, food safety training uplifts team capability, supplier audits protect the supply chain, incident investigations prevent recurrence, temperature and hygiene monitoring systems function effectively, and every property you oversee operates at the highest possible food safety standard — protecting both guests and the organization’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities
FSMS Implementation & Continuous Improvement
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) across all assigned hospitality properties in the UAE
- Ensure full compliance with company food safety policies, HACCP requirements, and applicable UAE food safety regulations — including ADAFSA standards — across every assigned property
- Monitor property-level food safety performance, analyze quality data and trends, and support properties in implementing effective corrective and preventive actions
- Identify food safety risks, system gaps, and opportunities for improvement through regular inspections and ongoing performance monitoring across all assigned sites
Food Safety Inspections & Audits
- Conduct comprehensive food safety inspections, HACCP internal audits, supplier audits, and surveillance audits in strict accordance with approved annual audit plans
- Prepare clear, structured, and actionable audit and inspection reports that accurately document findings, risk ratings, root causes, and corrective action requirements
- Follow up on all audit and inspection findings to verify that agreed corrective actions are implemented fully, on time, and effectively across all assigned properties
- Coordinate and support third-party, customer, and regulatory authority audit visits — including ADAFSA inspections — as required across hospitality properties
Food Safety Training & Coaching
- Design, develop, and deliver structured food safety and HACCP training programs, coaching sessions, and food safety awareness initiatives across assigned hospitality properties
- Build food safety culture and competency at all levels — from kitchen staff and food handlers through to supervisors and department managers
- Coach and mentor operational teams on HACCP principles, food hygiene best practices, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement mindset
Monitoring Systems, Verification & Documentation
- Monitor and verify food safety monitoring systems across properties — including wireless temperature monitoring systems and ATP hygiene verification equipment — ensuring all data is accurately recorded and acted upon
- Maintain and verify HACCP documentation, food safety monitoring logs, verification records, and all supporting quality management documentation to a high standard of accuracy and completeness
- Ensure traceability records, monitoring logs, and verification activities are maintained in full compliance with HACCP plans and ADAFSA regulatory requirements
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and product recall events using structured root cause analysis methodologies to determine the true origin of failures
- Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address identified root causes and prevent recurrence of food safety incidents
- Maintain detailed, accurate investigation reports and ensure all incident findings, corrective actions, and closure evidence are properly documented for regulatory and internal review
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Professional certifications in HACCP Implementation, HACCP Auditing, and Food Hygiene are mandatory for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on food safety and quality assurance experience within large-scale hospitality, hotel, or food service operations
- Extensive experience conducting food safety inspections, HACCP internal audits, supplier audits, incident investigations, and delivering food safety training programs
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP principles, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ADAFSA food safety regulations, and food safety management systems in a hospitality context
Key Skills & Additional Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — able to identify systemic food safety risks and design practical, sustainable corrective solutions
- Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills for driving food safety culture change across diverse, multi-cultural hospitality teams
- Strong organizational skills to manage audit schedules, training calendars, and monitoring activities across multiple properties simultaneously
- Valid UAE Driving License — essential for travel between assigned hospitality properties across the UAE
About the Industry — FSQA in UAE Hospitality
The United Arab Emirates is home to one of the world’s most competitive and regulated hospitality sectors — with thousands of hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering operations operating under stringent food safety oversight from authorities including the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) and Dubai Municipality. Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialists are among the most sought-after professionals in UAE hospitality — responsible for protecting millions of guests from food safety risks while ensuring properties maintain the highest regulatory compliance standards in one of the world’s most visited tourism destinations.
Career Outlook: FSQA Specialists in UAE hospitality with HACCP, ISO 22000, and ADAFSA expertise have a well-defined progression path toward Group Food Safety Manager, Head of FSMS, Director of Quality Assurance, and Food Safety Consultant roles — all commanding premium compensation in the UAE’s thriving hospitality and food service sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Food Safety Professionals: With 5–8 years of HACCP-based FSMS experience in large UAE or GCC hospitality or food service operations
- HACCP Certified Auditors: With proven multi-site audit experience in hotels, catering, or food manufacturing seeking a high-impact UAE FSQA role
- Food Science / Microbiology Graduates: With substantial hospitality food safety experience, ISO 22000 knowledge, and strong coaching and training delivery skills
- Food Safety Managers: From hospitality backgrounds seeking a specialist multi-property FSQA role with ADAFSA regulatory exposure and senior leadership visibility
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 Specialists: With hospitality sector experience and UAE driving license ready for a comprehensive, field-based quality assurance career role
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