Hygiene Manager

About the Role

FAENA is seeking a Hygiene Manager to oversee food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across FAENA The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing hygiene procedures, HACCP requirements, and inspections, ensuring the property is prepared for opening and maintains high standards during daily operations. The Hygiene Manager will work closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Stewarding, and other teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards across the property in line with applicable regulations and FAENA requirements.
• Manage the implementation and ongoing review of HACCP procedures and food safety management systems.
• Plan and conduct hygiene inspections, audits, and risk assessments in food preparation, storage, and service areas.
• Monitor food handling, storage, cleaning, and sanitation practices, and follow up on any identified gaps.
• Coordinate microbiological testing, water quality checks, and other required hygiene monitoring activities.
• Investigate food safety and hygiene incidents and follow through on corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Culinary, Stewarding, Food & Beverage, and Engineering to address hygiene concerns and maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare and deliver food safety and hygiene briefings and training in coordination with relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate hygiene records, inspection reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate preparations for relevant authority inspections and external food safety audits.
• Provide management with updates on hygiene performance, key risks, and required improvements.
• Support pre-opening preparations and ensure hygiene procedures are in place ahead of hotel operations.
• Promote safe working practices and encourage consistent hygiene standards across the teams.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in hygiene management, preferably within the hospitality or food service industry.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, specifically at FAENA The Red Sea. The role requires collaboration with various operational departments to ensure comprehensive hygiene and food safety compliance.