Food Safety Inspection jobs

Role Description

The Food Safety Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for overseeing and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards across the hotel’s food and beverage operations. Day-to-day tasks include conducting regular inspections of kitchens, storage areas, and service outlets; monitoring compliance with local health regulations and company policies; and identifying potential risks related to food handling, preparation, and storage. The role involves developing and implementing food safety procedures, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating corrective actions when non-compliance is identified. The Food Safety Officer will also train and guide kitchen and service teams on best practices in hygiene, food safety, and health & safety, and collaborate with management and quality assurance teams to support audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong expertise in Food Safety and Hygiene, with practical experience applying these standards in hotel or food service operations.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention in hospitality environments.
• Candidates should possess an understanding of Food Technology and Quality Assurance to support menu development, product evaluation, and consistent service quality.
• Relevant qualifications such as a degree or diploma in food science, hospitality management, public health, or a related field, and certifications in food safety (e.g., HACCP or equivalent) are highly beneficial.
• Additional beneficial skills include strong attention to detail, effective communication, ability to train diverse teams, familiarity with local Dubai/UAE food safety regulations, and experience with internal and external audits.

Work Location: In person