Food Safety And Hygiene Manager

Job Description - Food Safety & Hygiene Manager (HOT0BWVD)

Position Overview

A Food Safety & Hygiene Manager oversees the maintenance and upgrade of sanitation and hygiene standards to ensure all food served to guests and employees is free of contamination.

Key Responsibilities

The Food Safety & Hygiene Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Propose and maintain minimum standards in all work areas to adhere to hygiene standards.
• Maintain effective records related to the hotel's sanitation and hygiene efforts.
• Formulate and maintain an up-to-date methodology manual for section personnel.
• Promote effective dissemination coordination with hotel staff.
• Ensure the office/section area is clean and orderly with an efficient workflow.
• Perform special assignments and projects assigned by superiors.
• Conduct and chair the FSS Monthly Meeting.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining an excellent sanitation and hygienic environment.
• Participate in the Hotel's Sanitation Team for monthly inspections.
• Liaise with external agencies on sanitary matters.
• Develop and maintain food safety management systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of food areas.
• Train staff on food safety standards and best practices.
• Ensure all employees are certified in relevant food safety programs.
• Manage policies and procedures effectively.
• Document and keep records for all compliance activities.
• Identify potential food safety risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Investigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and suppliers to ensure standards.
• Liaise with health authorities during inspections.
• Prepare regular reports on food safety compliance.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.

What are we looking for?

A Food Safety & Hygiene Manager serving Hilton brands should maintain the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum two to three years of experience as a Food Safety & Hygiene Manager in a hotel or large restaurant.
• Self-starter capable of handling multi-faceted projects under pressure.
• Good communication and guest relations skills.
• Creative with attention to detail.
• Team player with good team-building skills.
• Motivates team members to achieve goals.
• Personable and reliable.
• Positive attitude and flexible approach.
• High integrity and strong leadership skills.
• Good personal grooming and presentation.
• Respects local culture and adapts to change.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production, Butchery, and Management.
• Good communication with team members.
• Good computer skills and effective training experience.
• Familiarity with current culinary trends.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices.
• Bachelor of Food Science certification.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification.
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certification.
• OHSAS 18001 certification.
• Train the Trainers facilitator certification.
• Environment Management System ISO 14001 certification.
• GROOMING/UNIFORMS: All employees must maintain a neat appearance.
• NOTICE: Standing, bending, and lifting weights up to 25 lbs. may be required.
• Food Safety or HACCP qualification is mandatory.

Skills Required:

• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering