Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager
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Senior Food Safety & Hygiene Manager Department: Quality, Food Safety & Hygiene Reports To: Operations Director / General Manager Location: Qatar / GCC Food Safety Managemen tDevelop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on HACCP principles.
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Food Safety Managemen
- tDevelop, implement, and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on HACCP principles
- .Ensure compliance with ISO 22000, HACCP, local municipality regulations, and client requirements
- .Lead food safety risk assessments and establish preventive control measures
- .Review and update food safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
.Quality Assurance & Complianc
- eEnsure all catering facilities maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality
- .Conduct regular internal audits and inspections of kitchens, warehouses, transportation, and accommodation facilities
- .Manage external audits conducted by clients, regulatory authorities, and certification bodies
- .Monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure
.Hygiene & Sanitation Managemen
- tEstablish and monitor cleaning and sanitation programs
- .Ensure proper pest control management and environmental hygiene standards
- .Monitor personal hygiene compliance of all food handlers
- .Verify effectiveness of cleaning chemicals, sanitation procedures, and hygiene practices
.Team Leadership & Trainin
- gLead and mentor Food Safety Officers, Hygiene Supervisors, and Quality Inspectors
- .Develop and conduct food safety training programs for operational staff
- .Promote a positive food safety culture across all business units
- .Evaluate team performance and identify development opportunities
- .Incident Managemen
- tInvestigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and non-conformities
- .Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- .Prepare detailed incident reports and recommendations for management
.Supplier & Vendor Managemen
- tEvaluate and approve food suppliers and vendors
- .Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments
- .Ensure all incoming materials comply with food safety and quality standards
- .Documentation & Reportin
- gMaintain all food safety records, certifications, audit reports, and compliance documentation
- .Prepare monthly food safety and hygiene performance reports
- .Present key findings and improvement initiatives to senior management
- .Continuous Improvemen
- tIdentify opportunities to improve food safety systems and operational efficiency
- .Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative food safety solutions
- .Support digitalization and automation initiatives related to quality and food safety monitoring
- .Qualification
- sBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field
- .Master's Degree is an advantage
- .HACCP Certification (Mandatory)
- .ISO 22000 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor Certification preferred
- .NEBOSH, IOSH, or Food Safety Level 4 certifications are advantageous
- .Experienc
- eMinimum
- 10–15 years of experienc
- e in Food Safety, Hygiene, and Quality Assurance
- .Minimum
- 5 years in a senior managerial rol
- e within large-scale catering, hospitality, airline catering, industrial catering, healthcare catering, or food manufacturing
- .Experience managing food safety operations across multiple sites and large-volume catering facilities
- .Strong experience handling client audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections
- .Skills & Competencie
- sExpert knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP, and food safety regulations
- .Strong leadership and people management skills
- .Excellent audit and inspection capabilities
- .Root Cause Analysis and CAPA management
- .Risk assessment and compliance management
- .Strong communication and presentation skills
- .Advanced report writing and documentation skills
- .Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management software
- .
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