Food Hygiene & Sustainability

About The Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton, a brand within Marriott International, operates over 100 award-winning properties globally. The company is committed to delivering exceptional luxury service and fostering an environment where associates are empowered to be creative, thoughtful, and compassionate. The Ritz-Carlton values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary

The Food Hygiene & Sustainability role is responsible for ensuring that all operations comply with hygiene and food safety standards. This full-time position involves advising on proper food handling practices, providing training, and identifying potential risks within food operations to implement preemptive remedial actions. The role also provides technical advice on product labeling to meet government requirements and upholds The Ritz-Carlton's "Gold Standards" daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with Marriott International's Brand Standard Audit (BSA) requirements across all operations.
• Advise and monitor food handlers on proper food handling practices and ensure their observance.
• Identify key risk areas in various food operations and implement preemptive remedial actions.
• Ensure compliance with food and hygiene regulations, licensing conditions, and codes of practice.
• Provide technical advice on product labeling to fulfill government requirements.
• Conduct in-house food hygiene training for all food handlers, including new hires and trainees.
• Handle complaints and inquiries from customers and local food safety and health departments regarding food hygiene.
• Conduct and record daily kitchen inspections on personal, environmental, and food hygiene conditions, providing corrective action plans as needed.
• Conduct regular vendor inspections in collaboration with purchasing and culinary leadership.
• Perform regular internal BSA inspections with culinary leadership and kitchen cleaning staff.
• Inspect kitchen equipment regularly and ensure defects and non-conformities are remedied by appropriate parties.
• Coordinate cleaning programs in all Food & Beverage areas, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with pest control companies for any pest issues and monitor their performance.
• Maintain and enhance hygiene standards and regularly review and refresh food safety standards for all food handlers.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on all hygiene and food safety standards throughout the operation.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in food hygiene and safety. The role requires a strong understanding of food safety regulations and the ability to implement and monitor compliance effectively.

Work Environment and Culture

This role operates within The Ritz-Carlton's luxury hospitality environment, where adherence to the "Gold Standards" is paramount. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with employees, fostering open relationships and contributing to a culture that values excellence in guest care and comfort. As part of Marriott International, this position offers the opportunity to be part of a global team dedicated to professional growth and purpose.