Food Safety & Hygiene Supervisor

**Company Description** **Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North**

**Job Description** **Food Safety & Hygiene Supervisor**

• We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a **Food Safety & Hygiene Supervisor**.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to work closely with food handling departments and the Food Safety & Hygiene Manager to supervise, implement, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards across all food outlets, while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality standards.
• What you will be doing:
• Supervise and conduct regular inspections and audits of food production processes, facilities, and equipment to ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support and deliver training sessions to employees on food safety practices, including proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and disposal procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of food safety and hygiene programs and recommend corrective actions and continuous improvements where required.
• Investigate food safety incidents, guest complaints, and non-conformities, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and operations to ensure smooth implementation of food safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to updated food safety regulations and industry best practices, keeping the organization compliant at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to inspections, audits, training, and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Certification in food safety and hygiene (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in food safety, hygiene, or quality assurance within the hospitality or food service industry, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA or equivalent local authority standards).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, guide, and influence team members at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective corrective actions.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards.